Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Translucent Teal (PRE ORDER)

Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard - Trans Teal

Experience the Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard at Sadek Music – a true icon of American craftsmanship. With a legacy dating back to 1942, the J-45 has earned its nickname, “the workhorse,” and has become a defining voice in classic rock, pop, and country music. Originally named for its $45 price and jumbo body, this slope-shouldered dreadnought delivers the rich tonal character that has inspired generations of guitarists. Crafted with a solid Sitka spruce top, hand-scalloped X-bracing, and mahogany back and sides, the J-45 Standard produces midrange-focused projection, deep bass, and crisp note decay—creating the unmistakable steel-string acoustic voice revered worldwide. Its mahogany neck with Gibson’s SlimTaper profile and 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard ensures effortless playability across the fretboard. Stage-ready performance is guaranteed with onboard LR Baggs VTC electronics, providing reliable amplification and tonal control. Vintage-inspired Grover Rotomatic tuners and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish complete the package, offering both precision and a finish that ages beautifully over time. When you play the Gibson J-45 Standard, you’re not just picking up an acoustic guitar—you’re playing a piece of American musical history. Available now at Sadek Music, this legendary instrument is ready to elevate your music to new heights.

Gibson’s steel-string “workhorse”

The Gibson J-45 debuted in 1942 during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history, striking just after the Great Depression and right at the beginning of World War II. Thus, it’s no surprise that the J-45 was initially intended to be an affordable “workhorse” instrument, forgoing the exquisite aesthetic adornments of the brand’s higher-end models to provide working musicians with an affordable, reliable, and acoustically outstanding guitar. In the decades to follow, the J-45 found its way into the hands of countless country, rock, and pop musicians, forever changing the course of popular music with its dry and thumping drawl.

The Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard at Sadek Music – spruce and mahogany, a winning combination since 1942

The J-45 has evolved over nearly a century, but it has always retained the tonewood formula that defines its legendary sound: a Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing ensures the top responds equally well to fierce flatpicking or delicate fingerstyle, while the 24.75-inch Gibson short scale contributes to its iconic “focused thump.” This slope-shouldered dreadnought projects a crisp, dry, and expressive voice that commands attention yet decays quickly to make way for your playing. From singer/songwriters to rock strummers and country pickers, the J-45 Standard has shaped the sound of countless recordings and live performances. Available now at Sadek Music, the Gibson J-45 Standard continues to deliver the classic tone and playability that has inspired generations of musicians.

American craftsmanship at its finest

While the Gibson Acoustic factory in Bozeman embraces modern construction technologies where necessary, guitars such as the J-45 Standard remain largely handcrafted by a seasoned team of skilled craftspeople. Gibson is rightly celebrated for the sound, style, and performance of its iconic “flat-top” guitars, though the term is something of a misnomer. From the company’s very beginnings, Gibson non-archtop acoustics have featured subtly radiused tops and backs, not truly flat surfaces. To honor that legacy, today’s Gibson acoustics continue the tradition with 28-foot-radius tops and 12-foot-radius backs shaped by carefully curving the hand-scalloped bracing. Why go to such lengths when a true flat-top would be easier to produce? That curvature adds stiffness to the back and sides, marking an integral element of the classic Gibson steel-string sound and contributing to its clarity, resonance, and signature note-to-note definition.

Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard Features:

• The highest-selling acoustic guitar model in Gibson’s history, with a legacy that stretches back to 1942
• Handbuilt by Gibson’s veteran team of craftspeople in Bozeman, MT
• Iconic slope-shouldered “jumbo” dreadnought body delivers ample acoustic projection and deep, lush bass
• Sitka spruce top with hand-scalloped X-bracing offers a remarkably resonant and responsive voice
• Mahogany back and sides provide a clear, dry, and midrange-rich tonality
• 24.75-in. scale length provides a slinkier feel and a crisp decay
• Easy-playing mahogany neck in Gibson’s SlimTaper profile
• Elegant rosewood fingerboard, planed into a 12-in. radius
• Rock-solid Grover Rotomatic nickel tuners
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish will continue to age and develop the more you play, true to a vintage Gibson guitar
• Stage-ready LR Baggs VTC electronics
• 1.725-in. nut width is slim enough for strummers while simultaneously providing fingerpickers enough room to maneuver

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:J-45 Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood:Solid Mahogany
• Top Wood:Solid Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color:Trans Teal
• Body Bracing:Traditional scalloped X-bracing
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape:Slim Taper
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:24.75"
• Nut Width:1.725"
• Nut Material:Tusq
• Saddle Material:Tusq
• Bridge Material:Rosewood
• Tuning Machines:Grover Rotomatics
• Electronics:LR Baggs VTC preamp
• Strings:Gibson, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case