The World-Famous Workhorse
The J-45 is Gibson’s best-selling acoustic guitar of all time. First introduced in 1942 and affectionately known as "The Workhorse", this iconic instrument has become the cornerstone of Gibson’s legendary round-shoulder dreadnought lineup. Renowned worldwide for its full, balanced tone, warm bass, and impressive projection, the J-45 has been carefully refined while staying true to its celebrated heritage. The Gibson J-45 Standard produces a rich, versatile voice with exceptional dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass response.
Specifications:
Body
- Body Style: Round Shoulder
- Body Shape: J-45
- 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: SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm (24.75")
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm (12")
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fret Count: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: TUSQ
- Nut Width: 43.81 mm (1.724")
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Joint: Compound Dovetail (Neck-to-Body)
Hardware
- Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up | Rosewood
- Saddle Material: TUSQ
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons
- Pickguard: Tortoise 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.
- String Gauges: 0.012 | 0.016 | 0.024 | 0.032 | 0.042 | 0.053
- Case: Gibson Hardshell
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
