The J-45™ is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The
Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942. this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. Equipped with L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.
Body
Shape J-45
Top Sitka Spruce
Back & sides Mahogany
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
Binding Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Neck
Neck Mahogany
Profile Slim Taper
Nut width 1.725" / 43.81mm
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale length 24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of frets 20
Nut TUSQ
Inlay Mother of Pearl Dot
Hardware
Bridge Traditional Belly Up
Tailpiece N/A
Tuners Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button
Plating Nickel
Electronics
Under saddle pickup L.R. Baggs VTC
Bridge pickup N/A
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Case & SKUs
Case Gibson Hardshell
SKU MCRS45HCS, RS45VSN19, RS45VSN19L, MCRS45HCSL