Gibson J-45 Special Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Ebony Satin with Gig Bag

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The Gibson J-45 Special Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar in Ebony Satin carries forward a legacy that began in 1942, when the original J-45 earned its reputation as “The Workhorse.” Known for its no-nonsense simplicity and understated elegance, this model has become one of the most recorded acoustic guitars in history—and Gibson’s best-selling acoustic of all time. The J-45 Special captures that same spirit, offering players a genuine USA-built Gibson experience at an approachable price, and it’s available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s expert luthiers, this guitar features a round shoulder body built from solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. Traditional scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and responsiveness, producing a warm, balanced tone with impressive dynamic range. Whether you’re strumming full chords or picking intricate lines, the J-45 Special adapts beautifully across genres, delivering a sound that feels both timeless and alive.

Designed with comfort and performance in mind, the slightly thinner “concert depth” body offers a leaner low end that sits perfectly in a mix while making the guitar easier to hold for long sessions. The utile neck is joined with a compound dovetail joint using hot hide glue, ensuring excellent tonal transfer and durability. Its SlimTaper profile feels fast and comfortable in the hand, while the rosewood fretboard with a 12-inch radius, 20 frets, and classic mother-of-pearl dot inlays provides a smooth and familiar playing surface.

From the TUSQ saddle, nut, and bridge pins to the dependable Grover Rotomatic tuners, every detail is built for stability and consistency. Equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted volume control, the J-45 Special is ready for studio sessions or live performances at a moment’s notice. Complete with a premium soft shell case, this is a guitar that’s built to go wherever your music takes you—ready and waiting at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

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

Body

• Body Shape: J-45
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Satin
• Top Color: Ebony
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Mahogany
• Back Configuration: One-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Single Ply Cream (Top and Back)
• Rosette: Single Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Neck Material: Utile
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.877" at 1st Fret, 0.904" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Headstock: Standard
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: None
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Saddle: Tusq
• Nut Material: Tusq
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: Tortoise

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
• Strings: .012 - .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Soft Shell Case
• Serial Number: 20426071
• Manufacture Date: 2026