Gibson Acoustic J-45 Standard Translucent Teal Modern

Essential Information About the Gibson J-45 Standard Guitar

• Rounded-shoulder dreadnought reference: a legendary Gibson acoustic, renowned for its balance and projection.


• Premium solid woods: solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides for a warm tone and great dynamics.


• Modern comfort: mahogany neck with a SlimTaper profile, fast and comfortable for both rhythm and lead playing.


• Stage-ready: under-saddle L.R. Baggs VTC pickup and active preamp, with hard case included.

A Gibson Icon Since 1942, a Pillar of the J-45 Range

Introduced in 1942, the J-45 established itself as Gibson's "Workhorse" and the cornerstone of its rounded-shoulder dreadnoughts. The Gibson J-45 Standard continues this tradition with craftsmanship faithful to the original spirit, while offering the consistency and playability expected from a modern model. The result: a versatile acoustic designed to span styles and years, from the living room to the studio.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The J-45 Standard is aimed at both intermediate guitarists and experienced musicians seeking a characterful acoustic capable of handling everything effortlessly. Its rounded-shoulder dreadnought body excels in powerful strumming, vocal accompaniment, yet remains very musical for fingerstyle thanks to its natural balance. Folk, rock, pop, americana, blues: it's typically the "one guitar to play it all."

The Sound

The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides is a classic for a simple reason: it offers a quick response, a wide dynamic range, and a particularly singing midrange. Sitka spruce provides clarity and projection, while mahogany reinforces warm basses and a direct attack, with a very musical woody character. The hand-scalloped X bracing contributes to projection and sustain, and the rounded-shoulder shape helps maintain a present but controlled low end, ideal for clarity in a mix.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This J-45 Standard comes with a hard case, so you are already equipped for safe transport. To preserve tuning stability and intonation, a tuner and an acoustic guitar humidifier are particularly recommended (compatible in principle, with no specific format constraints).

Technical specifications

Shape	J-45	Nut	TUSQ
Top	Sitka spruce	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Back/Sides	mahogany	Bridge	traditional
Bracing	traditional hand-scalloped X bracing	Pickguard	Teardrop
Binding	multi-ply on top, single-ply on back	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic with Kidney buttons
Neck	mahogany	Finish	nickel
Profile	SlimTaper	Under-saddle pickup	L.R. Baggs VTC
Nut width	43.81 mm / 1.725"	Controls	volume and tone mounted in the soundhole
Fingerboard	rosewood	Preamp	L.R. Baggs VTC
Scale length	628.65 mm / 24.75"	Case	hard case
Number of frets	20