Gibson J-45 Std 12-String Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst Left-Handed

The Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String brings the legendary sound and heritage of the iconic Workhorse to a richer, more expansive acoustic experience. Combining Gibson’s renowned craftsmanship with a distinctive 12-string voice, this classic round-shoulder dreadnought delivers the timeless character, musical depth, and unmistakable presence that have made the J-45 a favorite among acoustic guitarists for generations.

Features 

• Left-handed orientation designed for comfortable, natural playability for left-handed guitarists
• Iconic J-45 round-shoulder dreadnought design with a rich, full-bodied 12-string acoustic voice
  
• Solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides for balanced tone, depth, and shimmering resonance
  
• Scalloped X-bracing enhances top response, projection, and tonal richness
  
• SlimTaper mahogany neck with a comfortable feel and compound dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue
  
• Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays
  
• 1.88" bone nut provides wider string spacing for comfortable 12-string playability
  
• Rosewood reverse-belly bridge with TUSQ saddle and bridge pins for reliable string contact and tonal transfer
  
• Nickel-plated Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners deliver smooth and precise tuning adjustment
  
• Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA active pickup system with 2 lightweight bridge plate sensors and optimized individual preamps for natural amplified acoustic tone
  
• Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls offer convenient, discreet access during performances
  
• Comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup for dependable amplified performance
  
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish with multi-ply top binding, single-ply back binding, and tortoiseshell teardrop pickguard
  
• Includes Gibson hardshell case for secure storage and transport

Specifications 

Body
Orientation: Left-handed
Body Material: Mahogany
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Side: Mahogany
Body Shape: J-45
Body Style: Round Shoulder
Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: SlimTaper
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.88" (47.63 mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

Electronics
Preamp: Baggs HiFi DNA
Under Saddle Pickup: Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4"

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