Gibson J-45 Standard Translucent Teal

Gibson J-45 Standard Translucent Teal

A fresh take on “The Workhorse”

The Gibson J-45 Standard Translucent Teal reimagines the world’s best-selling Gibson acoustic with a bold modern finish. Since its debut in 1942, the J-45 has been known for its rich tone, balance, and dynamic range – and this version continues that tradition with timeless craftsmanship and contemporary style.

Construction and tone

The round-shoulder dreadnought body pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, producing a full, balanced tone with strong projection. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances both resonance and stability, making it suitable for all playing styles.

Neck and playability

The mahogany neck features Gibson’s comfortable SlimTaper™ profile and a rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The compound dovetail joint ensures excellent sustain and tonal transfer.

Electronics and hardware

Equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup and preamp with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls, the J-45 Standard is ready for stage and studio. Grover Rotomatic tuners and TUSQ components (nut, saddle, pins) ensure consistent tuning and clarity. Comes with a Gibson hardshell case.

Specifications:

• Body shape: J-45 (Round Shoulder Dreadnought)

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce

• Back & sides: Solid mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany, SlimTaper™ profile

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm

• Frets: 20

• Nut width: 1.725" / 43.8 mm (TUSQ)

• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots

• Bridge: Rosewood, belly-up

• Pickguard: Teardrop

• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with kidney buttons

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC

• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone

• Finish: Translucent Teal

• Case: Gibson hardshell