Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Walnut Burst Modern

The essentials to know about the Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut "Walnut Burst" guitar

• All-solid body: Sitka spruce top with glossy nitrocellulose finish, satin walnut back and sides for a balanced, full, and precise response.


• Full-depth round-shoulder J-45 body shape: generous projection, rich sustain, and excellent dynamics.


• Playing comfort: sipo neck with Advanced Response profile, 16" radius fingerboard for smooth playability over 20 frets.


• Stage-ready: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze system with discreet volume control mounted in the soundhole, modern hard case included.

An icon inherited from 1942, revisited for today

Since 1942, the J-45 has embodied Gibson's "Workhorse": effective simplicity, understated elegance, and absolute reliability. The Studio Walnut version modernizes this legend by adopting carefully selected solid woods and refined nitrocellulose finishes, while preserving the sonic DNA and timeless aesthetics of the J-45 line made in Bozeman, Montana.

For whom and for which styles?

Ideal for singer-songwriters, ambitious beginner to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile acoustic. It excels in folk, pop, country, blues, and acoustic rock, equally suited for fingerpicking and strong strumming, with enough clarity for studio work and power for the stage.

The sound

The solid Sitka spruce top offers a wide dynamic range and responsive attack. The solid walnut back and sides provide a warm balance with present lows, detailed mids, and bright highs, positioned between the roundness of mahogany and the breadth of rosewood. The full-depth "round shoulder" body maximizes projection and sustain. Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup faithfully reproduces the acoustic tone, with a clean output level and volume control accessible directly in the soundhole.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve tone and playability: a set of phosphor bronze steel strings, gauge 12-53 (folk), a folk guitar capo with 16" radius fingerboard, a strap with standard strap buttons, and a case humidifier for humidity stability. The included modern hard case ensures protection during transport.

Technical specifications

Shape	full-depth round-shoulder J-45	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Top	solid Sitka spruce, glossy nitrocellulose finish	Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ
Back & sides	solid walnut, satin nitrocellulose finish	Bridge	walnut "belly-up" style
Binding	multi-ply on top, single-ply on back	Bridge nut	TUSQ
Color	"Walnut Burst"	Bridge pins	TUSQ
Wood	sipo, satin nitrocellulose finish	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Profile	Advanced Response	Hardware finish	nickel
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Under-saddle pickup	L.R. Baggs Element Bronze (active)
Nut width	1.725" / 43.8 mm	Controls	volume mounted in the soundhole
Fingerboard	rosewood	Made in	Bozeman, Montana (USA)
Fingerboard radius	16" / 406 mm	Case	modern hard case included
Frets	20