Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard, Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard, Heritage Cherry Sunburst Overview

The J-45 is without a doubt one of Gibson's most beloved, iconic, and famous acoustic guitars. Its rich, dark, and full tone has seduced a myriad of players since its introduction in 1942, and features on countless influential recordings.

This model stays true to Gibson's original vision of an understated, no-frills workhorse, and features traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing and a compound dovetail neck joint to combine the solid Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, and Mahogany neck (with high-grade Rosewood fingerboard), into a high quality instrument; excellent definition, classic tone, timbre, and charisma paying tribute to the expert craftsmanship of Gibson's acoustic luthiers. Amplification without loss of quality is easily accessed via excellent LR Baggs VTC electronics.

Another fantastic modern update to a classic Gibson instrument - one which must be of interest to any serious acoustic aficionado.

What Gibson say:

The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. First introduced in 1942 and nicknamed ""The Workhorse,” 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. This model delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. And the Heritage Cherry Sunburst nitrocellulose finish looks fantastic to boot!