Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard 12 Vintage Sunburst Modern
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A Gibson Standard icon designed for everyday playing
A true reference among Gibson folk guitars, the J-45 has established itself as a "workhorse" guitar: reliable, direct, and inspiring to accompany vocals as well as to layer takes in the studio. This J-45 Standard 12-String continues the Standard spirit by adding the typical harmonic breadth of 12 strings while preserving the warm character and singing midrange that made the model famous.For which musician and styles?
Intended for intermediate to professional guitarists, it will particularly appeal to singer-songwriters, accompanists, and lovers of rich textures. Its shape and balance make it an excellent partner in folk, pop, rock, country, or indie, suitable for broad strumming as well as sparkling arpeggios. The short scale helps tame the string tension feel of a 12-string and encourages a more relaxed playing style during long sessions.Sound
The Sitka spruce top provides definition, attack, and beautiful clarity on the high trebles, while the mahogany (back, sides, and body) colors the sound with woody mids and immediate warmth, with controlled lows. The hand-scalloped X bracing enhances responsiveness and projection, delivering a lively output from soft fingerpicking to big chords. The bone nut improves precision and response, and the TUSQ saddle contributes to efficient vibration transfer for expressive sustain. Plugged in, the LR Baggs VTC electronics highlight the acoustic grain of the instrument, with discreet and quick adjustments directly in the soundhole.Technical specifications
| Shape | J-45 slope-shoulder | Nut | Bone |
| Body material | Mahogany | Nut width | 1.875" / 47.6 mm |
| Top | Sitka spruce | Inlays | Pearl dots |
| Back | Mahogany | Neck/body joint | Hot glued dovetail joint (hide glue) |
| Sides | Mahogany | Hardware finish | Nickel |
| Bracing | Traditional hand-scalloped X bracing | Tuner plating | Nickel |
| Binding | Multi-ply top, single-ply back | Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic |
| Finish | Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer | Bridge | Reverse belly, rosewood |
| Material | Mahogany | Saddle | TUSQ |
| Profile | SlimTaper | Bridge pins | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 629 mm | Pickguard | "Tortoise Teardrop" |
| Fingerboard | Indian rosewood | Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm | Truss rod cover | Bell-shaped, 2-ply black/white |
| Number of frets | 20 | Strap buttons | 2 |
| Frets | Standard | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard 12 Vintage Sunburst Modern suitable for strumming and fingerpicking?
The Sitka spruce top and hand-scalloped X-bracing provide defined chord response and clear trebles for fingerpicking. The mahogany body delivers woody mids and controlled lows.
What is the playability like on this J-45 12-string?
The short 24.75-inch (629 mm) scale helps moderate string tension inherent to 12-string guitars. The SlimTaper neck combined with a 47.6 mm nut width offers comfortable spacing for 12-string playing.
Can it be plugged into an acoustic amplifier or PA system?
The LR Baggs VTC electronics include a saddle sensor and a 6.35 mm output jack. Volume and tone controls are located in the soundhole. An LR Baggs VTC preamp is built in.
What materials make up the body and fingerboard?
This guitar features a Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides. The Indian rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch (305 mm) radius and 20 standard frets.
Is a case included with the J-45 Standard 12-string?
A Gibson hard case is included. The equipment features Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners and TUSQ saddle nuts.
