Gibson J-45 Standard 12 String Acoustic In Vintage Sunburst

Gibson have yet again refined the J-45 design that has proven to be their most popular, used by the likes of Elvis and David Gilmour amongst countless others!

The understated workhorse

Since the introduction of the J-45 in 1942, Gibson have used a mahogany back and sides with a luscious Sitka spruce top. Its rounded shoulder design offers a broad sound with wonderful projection, incredibly responsive to all of your chosen styles.

The J-45’s timeless curves and rosewood fretboard ensure a wholly comfortable playing experience. Unlike some of Gibson’s other acoustics, this guitar features a slim taper neck profile, so you’ll be able to comfortably play for long periods of time. Which is just as well, as you’ll struggle to part ways with this thing once you get going.

Hardware & electronics

This year, Gibson have chosen rosewood as their bridge material, adding to its excellent sustain. Tusq is used for both the nut and the saddle for extra tonal consistency and resilience, and the Grover Rotomatic tuners provide the familiar excellent tuning stability.

The J-45 Standard features the LR Baggs VTC pickup system. This pickup uniquely aims to mirror the movement of the guitar rather than the attack of the strings, and it’s designed to capture the most detailed nuances of your playing style.

Specifications

Body

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

Neck

• Material: Mahogany
• Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75″
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″
• Number Of Frets: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.875″
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Tuner Plating: Nickel
• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Rosewood
• Saddle Material: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatic
• Pickguard: Tortoise Teardrop
• TrussRod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: Bell Shaped, 2-ply Black and White
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Strap Buttons: 2

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack: 1/4″ Endpin Jack
• Preamp: LR Baggs VTC