Gibson Century Collection J-45 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Ebony with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Century Collection J-45 12-Fret takes a familiar icon and subtly reshapes it, offering a fresh feel while staying rooted in everything that made the original “Workhorse” so enduring. The shift to a 12-fret neck joint changes the way the guitar responds, bringing a slightly softer, more relaxed feel in the hands and a voice that leans warmer, rounder, and more intimate right from the first note.

That repositioned bridge, sitting deeper in the lower bout, allows the top to move more freely, giving the guitar a fuller, more resonant character with a strong fundamental and a smooth, blooming low end. The mahogany and spruce pairing keeps things balanced and familiar, but there’s a noticeable sweetness and depth here that really shines with fingerstyle playing and lighter dynamics.

Finished in an ebony black with classic touches throughout, it carries an understated, timeworn look that fits the feel perfectly. From the open-back tuners to the simple appointments and satin nitro finish, everything about this build points toward a more relaxed, resonant experience—one that feels less about flash and more about tone, response, and connection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed 
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Jumbo
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Satin
• Top Color: Ebony
• Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Bracing: X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Single-Ply
• Rosette: Multi-Ply

Neck

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper 12-Fret
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard Slim
• Neck Depth: 0.889" at 1st Fret, 0.940" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: None
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Rectangle
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Open-Back Golden Age Strap, 3-on-a-Plate Gold with Cream Buttons
• Pickguard: Cream

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Tweed Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 23395077
• Manufacture Date: 2026