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. This 2019 model delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back)
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl dots
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Black
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs™ VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Traditional belly up, Rosewood
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard Tear Drop
Saddle Material Tusq
Truss Rod Cover B/W
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: RS45VSN19L
Case Gibson Hardshell
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Gibson J-45 Standard, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Gibson J-45 Standard, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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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. This 2019 model delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back)
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl dots
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Black
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile SlimTaper
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs™ VTC
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Traditional belly up, Rosewood
Bridge Pins Tusq
Pickguard Tear Drop
Saddle Material Tusq
Truss Rod Cover B/W
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatics w/ Kidney Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: RS45VSN19L
Case Gibson Hardshell
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012







