Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Rosewood Burst

The Gibson J-45 Standard Rosewood acoustic guitar brings a distinctive tonal character to the legendary J-45 Workhorse, one of the most celebrated round-shoulder dreadnought guitars in music history. Combining Gibson’s renowned craftsmanship with the rich resonance of rosewood, this premium acoustic delivers a full, expressive sound with enhanced bass depth and complex overtones, making it an excellent choice for stage performances, studio recordings, and versatile acoustic playing.

Features 

• Iconic Gibson J-45 “Workhorse” design, introduced in 1942 and celebrated as Gibson’s best-selling acoustic guitar
  
• Round-shoulder dreadnought body delivers the familiar J-45 feel with a rich, expressive acoustic voice
  
• Solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid rosewood back and sides for fuller bass response and complex overtones
  
• Scalloped X-bracing supports balanced resonance, dynamic response, and clear acoustic projection
  
• Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish with multi-ply top binding and single-ply back binding for a premium appearance
  
• Mahogany neck with a comfortable SlimTaper profile for smooth, effortless playability
  
• Bound Indian rosewood fretboard with a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays
  
• Compound dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue for traditional Gibson construction
  
• Rosewood reverse-belly bridge with TUSQ saddle and bridge pins for reliable string support
  
• Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners and a TUSQ nut provide smooth tuning adjustments and dependable stability
  
• Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the headstock for a distinctive signature detail
  
• Tortoiseshell teardrop pickguard completes the classic J-45 styling
  
• Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA active pickup system with dual bridge-plate sensors for detailed, natural amplified acoustic tone
  
• Optimized individual preamps preserve the guitar’s tonal character and playing nuances when amplified
  
• Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow quick, discreet adjustments during performances
  
• Gibson hardshell case included for protection during storage, transport, and touring

Specifications 

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

Neck
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
Neck Material: Mahogany
Nut Material: TUSQ
Nut Width: 1.73" (43.82 mm)
Profile: SlimTaper
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

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

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