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.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : 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

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case : Gibson Hardshell