The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic, nicknamed "The Workhorse" since 1942. This Standard model features a solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides, delivering warm mids, dynamic range, and punchy bass. Updated for 2026 with Gibson's custom Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system for authentic amplified tone.
From Gibson:
"The J-45 is the best-selling Gibson acoustic model of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of the Gibson 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 incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and tight, punchy bass. It now comes equipped with the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, delivering the guitar's unique voice and every nuance of your playing with exceptional realism when amplified.
The Gibson J-45 Standard features a round-shoulder dreadnought body crafted with solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. Scalloped X-bracing supports the top, which is framed with multi-ply binding, while the back features single-ply binding. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the classic appearance that has made the J-45 a musical and cultural icon since its introduction.
Inside, the J-45 Standard is now equipped with the all-new Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active system uses two lightweight sensors mounted on the internal bridge plate. The sensors are matched with optimized individual preamps to deliver full-bodied, amplified acoustic tone that lets the guitar’s character and personality come through when amplified, with no impact on the unamplified tone. The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. The system also includes soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that are quick and easy to access while playing, and all but invisible to your audience."
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- SN: 22336143
- Year: 2026
- Finish: Vintage Sunburst
- Gloss Nitro Finish
- Sitka Spruce Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Round Shoulder Dreadnought Body Style
- Mahogany Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Baggs HiFi DNA Undersaddle Pickup
- Gibson Hardshell Case Included
