The workhorse…
The J-45 is one of Gibson’s best-selling acoustics of all time. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 is one of most technically advanced guitars of its time.
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Series | J-45 Series |
| String Number | 6 |
| Body Type Family | Dreadnought |
| Body Type | Round Shoulder |
| Cutaway? | No |
| Solid/Laminate Wood | Solid Body, Solid Top |
| Top Material | Sitka Spruce |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Neck joint at | 14th fret |
| Scale Length (inch) | 24.75 |
| Nut Width (inch) | 1.725 |
| Finish | Vintage Sunburst |
| Amplification | Piezo |
| Pickup Active/Passive | Active |
| Pickup Brand | L.R. Baggs |
| Pickup Model | Element Active System VTC |
| Left-Friendly? | Yes |
| Left/Right Handed | Right Handed |
| Famous Users | John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly |
| Made In | USA |
| GTIN 14 | 00711106105765, 00711106109169, 00711106108414, 00711106111018, 00711106111063, 00711106111056 |
