The Gibson J-45™ has long been celebrated as the ultimate “Workhorse” of acoustic guitars, earning its place as Gibson’s best-selling model since its debut in 1942. This legendary round-shoulder dreadnought now takes on a fresh voice with the J-45 Standard Rosewood, crafted with a Sitka spruce top paired with rich rosewood back and sides. The result is everything players love about the J-45’s warm, balanced tone—now with enhanced bass depth and shimmering overtone complexity. Designed for both stage and studio, it comes equipped with the L.R. Baggs™ VTC pickup and preamp system for natural, dynamic amplified sound. Also offered in a left-handed version, the J-45 Standard Rosewood delivers timeless Gibson craftsmanship and unmistakable tone for players who demand more from their acoustic.

Features 

• Rosewood-equipped version of Gibson’s best-selling acoustic model since 1942
• Handbuilt in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s expert luthiers
• Iconic slope-shouldered dreadnought body with powerful projection and deep bass
• Sitka spruce top with hand-scalloped X-bracing for rich resonance and responsiveness
• Rosewood back and sides enhance overtones and low-end warmth
• 24.75-inch scale length for a slinky feel and crisp note decay
• Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile for smooth playability
• 12-inch radius rosewood fingerboard with classic Gibson feel
• Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability
• Durable nitrocellulose lacquer finish that ages beautifully over time
• Equipped with LR Baggs VTC electronics for stage and studio performance
• 1.725-inch nut width offers a balance for both strummers and fingerpickers

Specifications 

Body 

• Back: Rosewood
• Side: Rosewood
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Body Material: Rosewood
• Body Shape: J-45
• Body Styles: Round Shoulder
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 43.82mm / 1.73in
• Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack

Hardware

• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Pickguard: Tortoise Tear Drop
• Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell
• Tuner Plating: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• Finish: Gold