Gibson J-45 Koa Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in very good condition with significant cosmetic wear on the front, in the form of various surface cracks and scratches. There's also some minor wear on the first two frets, a pair of very small dings on the bottom on the guitar, and some light scuffing on the top of the headstock.

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The Gibson J-45 is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever built, and this special Koa version — produced for four non-consecutive years in the 1990’s —  adds an exotic twist to the legendary instrument. Known as “The Workhorse” since its introduction in 1942, the J-45 has been favored by countless songwriters and performers for its warm, balanced tone, powerful projection, and timeless design. With a solid spruce top and stunning koa back and sides, this model combines traditional Gibson craftsmanship with the lush, shimmering resonance of koa, offering players a unique tonal palette that is both articulate and dynamic.

This 1995 J-45 Koa features scalloped X-bracing for added responsiveness and a comfortable 24.75" scale length, making it equally at home in fingerstyle playing, flatpicking, or big open chords. The mahogany neck with a slim taper and rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth playability, while mother-of-pearl dot inlays provide classic Gibson aesthetics. Outfitted with an L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system, it’s stage-ready with natural-sounding amplified tone. Available now at Haggerty’s Music and complete with its used hardshell case, this J-45 Koa is a rare and inspiring guitar that blends history, beauty, and performance.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Anthem
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Dreadnought
• Top Material: Spruce
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top Color: Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Koa
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
• Rosette: White-Black Two-Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard J-45
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Slim
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Headstock: 1995 Paddle
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Gibson Standard + “Only a Gibson is Good Enough” Banner
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: 1995 J-45 Standard (Thin Rectangle)
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Rosewood
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1 11/16"
• Tuners: Gibson Deluxe with Jade Buttons
• Pickguard: Teardrop Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Anthem
• Case/Gig Bag: Used Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 93105022
• Manufacture Date: 1995