Gibson J-45 Faded 50’s Faded Vintage Sunburst

Gibson J-45 Faded 50’s – Faded Vintage Sunburst

The world-famous workhorse reborn

The Gibson J-45 is the best-selling acoustic in Gibson’s history. Introduced in 1942 and affectionately known as “The Workhorse,” it’s celebrated for its warm bass, balanced tone, and powerful projection. The J-45 50’s Faded continues this legacy with full-spectrum sound, rich mids, and punchy low end – finished in a faded satin nitrocellulose lacquer for a true vintage feel.

Build and features

Built with a mahogany body and Sitka spruce top, the J-45 Faded delivers warmth and dynamic response. The mahogany neck with a round 50s profile ensures classic comfort, while the rosewood fingerboard offers smooth playability. Equipped with LR Baggs VTC electronics with volume and tone controls mounted discreetly inside the soundhole.

Specifications

• Body shape: J-45 Round Shoulder Dreadnought

• Top: Sitka spruce

• Back & sides: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany

• Profile: Round

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

• Nut width: 1.725" (43.8 mm)

• Frets: 20

• Nut: Bone

• Inlay: Mother-of-pearl dots

• Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, rosewood

• Tuners: Gotoh white button

• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls

• Finish: Faded Vintage Sunburst (satin nitrocellulose)

• Case: Hardshell case included