The Gibson J-45™ Standard Rosewood is the ultimate acoustic “Workhorse,” combining Gibson’s legendary craftsmanship with a rich, modern voice. Featuring a Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides, it delivers warm, balanced tones with enhanced bass depth and sparkling overtones. Perfect for stage or studio, the J-45 Standard Rosewood includes an L.R. Baggs™ VTC pickup and preamp system for natural, dynamic amplified sound. Timeless, versatile, and unmistakably Gibson, this iconic dreadnought is built for players who demand exceptional acoustic performance.
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