Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Cobra Burst with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson J-45 Standard stands as one of the most iconic steel-string acoustic guitars ever created — affectionately known as “The Workhorse” for its reliability, rich tone, and effortless playability. First introduced in 1942 as the successor to the J-35, the J-45 helped define the sound of American acoustic music across folk, blues, country, and rock genres. Decades later, the Standard model continues to uphold this storied legacy with updated craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and warm, full-bodied sound that has become synonymous with Gibson’s round-shoulder dreadnoughts.

This Cobra Burst edition of the J-45 blends classic design with a bold visual twist. A AA-grade Sitka spruce top and pattern-grade Honduras mahogany back and sides are at the heart of its sound, offering a balanced tonal profile with warm lows, clear highs, and a touch of midrange woodiness that makes it ideal for both fingerstyle and heavy strumming. Hand-scalloped bracing helps the top resonate freely while maintaining structural integrity, delivering excellent projection and dynamic range. A rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges adds to the guitar's smooth playability and enhances clarity note to note.

Built by Gibson’s skilled luthiers in Bozeman, Montana, this J-45 reflects the pinnacle of American acoustic craftsmanship. With its vintage teardrop pickguard, mother-of-pearl inlays, and nitrocellulose finish, this guitar carries a timeless look and feel that players love. Whether you're a singer-songwriter seeking that unmistakable Gibson warmth or a collector looking to own a modern heirloom, the J-45 Standard delivers tone, beauty, and comfort in equal measure. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Hand-Scalloped, Radiused Top Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top Material: AA-Grade Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Top Color: Cobra Burst
• Back & Sides Material: Pattern-Grade Honduras Mahogany
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Nitrocellulose
• Bracing: Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back
• Rosette: Multi-Ring (White / Black)

Neck

• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.859" at 1st Fret, 0.912" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None (Rolled Edges)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Tapered Dovetail
• Headstock: Standard Gibson
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Gibson Logo
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Traditional Belly-Up
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: White
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.725"
• Tuners: Nickel Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: Plain Tortoise Teardrop

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: .012 - .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 23165087
• Manufacture Date: 2025