Gibson J-45 Standard Heritage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson J-45 Standard Heritage Cherry Sunburst

The legendary “Workhorse”

The Gibson J-45 Standard Heritage Cherry Sunburst carries on the tradition of Gibson’s best-selling acoustic guitar, first introduced in 1942. Known as “The Workhorse,” it remains a cornerstone of Gibson’s round-shoulder dreadnought family, celebrated for its warm, balanced tone and dynamic versatility.

Construction and materials

Featuring a solid Sitka spruce top with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing and mahogany back and sides, the J-45 delivers a rich midrange, tight low end, and clear highs. Multi-ply top binding and single-ply back binding give it an elegant, timeless look.

Neck and playability

The mahogany neck features a Slim Taper profile for smooth, comfortable playing. The rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and 20 frets offers classic Gibson feel and tone, while the 24.75" scale length ensures balanced string tension.

Electronics and hardware

Equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup and preamp, with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for on-the-fly adjustments. Nickel Grover Rotomatic tuners, a traditional rosewood belly-up bridge, and a Gibson hardshell case complete the setup.

Specifications:

• Body shape: J-45 (Round Shoulder)

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce

• Back & sides: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany, Slim Taper profile

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm

• Frets: 20

• Nut width: 1.725" / 43.8 mm (TUSQ)

• Bridge: Belly-up, rosewood

• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with kidney buttons

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC

• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone

• Finish: Heritage Cherry Sunburst

• Case: Gibson hardshell