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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Gibson J-45 Standard is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever made, prized for its warm, balanced voice and unmistakable slope-shoulder character. Its Sitka spruce top and mahogany body produce a rich, woody tone with strong mids, smooth lows, and a natural compression that makes it equally at home for strumming, flatpicking, and singer-songwriter accompaniment. The shorter scale length and slim taper neck contribute to a comfortable, relaxed playing feel, while the classic Cherry Sunburst finish embodies the timeless look that has defined the model for generations. Warm, expressive, and endlessly versatile, the J-45 remains a benchmark acoustic that has inspired musicians for decades.
- String Type
- Steel
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Left-/Right-handed
- Right-handed
- Body Shape
- J-45 Standard Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
- Back & Sides Wood
- Mahogany
- Top Wood
- Sitka Spruce
- Top Finish
- Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color
- Cherry Sunburst
- Binding
- Multi-ply
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Neck Finish
- Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape
- Slim Taper
- Radius
- 12"
- Fingerboard Material
- Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Dots
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.725"
- Nut Material
- Tusq
- Saddle Material
- Tusq
- Bridge Material
- Rosewood Reverse Belly
- Tuning Machines
- Grover Rotomatics
- Electronics
- LR Baggs VTC preamp
- Case/Gig Bag
- Hardshell Case
- Weight
- 4lbs 1oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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