The World-Famous Workhorse, Now in Cherry

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's classic combination of a Sitka spruce top coupled with mahogany back and sides deliver a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. Now available in Cherry; a Gibson hardshell case is included.

Body Style

Round Shoulder

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

Body Finish

Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

NECK

Profile

Slim Taper

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Fret Count

20

Frets

Standard

Nut Material

TUSQ

Nut Width

43.815 mm / 1.725 in

Inlays

Mother of Pearl Dots

Joint

Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue

HARDWARE

Finish

Nickel

Bridge

Reverse Belly, Rosewood

Saddle Material

TUSQ

Tuning Machines

Grover Rotomatic

Pickguard

Teardrop

Truss Rod

Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover

2-ply Bell, 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

MISC

Strings Gauge

.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

Case

Gibson Hardshell