Gibson J-45 Standard Antique Natural Cherry Back

The World-Famous Workhorse

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 delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. Equipped with L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell case.

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

Profile SlimTaper

Scale Length 628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius 304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material Mahogany

Fret Count 20

Frets Standard

Nut Material TUSQ

Nut Width 43.81 mm / 1.724 in

Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot

Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Bridge Traditional Belly Up

Saddle Material TUSQ

Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Button

Pickguard Tear Drop

Truss Rod Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black and White

Bridge Pins TUSQ

Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs VTC

Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

Output Jack 1/4"

Preamp L.R. Baggs VTC

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

Case Hardshell

Accessories Gibson Accessory Kit