Here for sale we have a Gibson 1950s J45 Original Electro-Acoustic Guitar in Ebony finish. Made in the USA in 2021, this guitar features an all-solid construction comprising a Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Mahogany neck and 20 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. The body is double-bound, whilst the top is adorned with a nicely understated purfling and rosette designs and a tortoiseshell pickguard. A Bone saddle and nut are fitted along with a set of Grover Strap tuning machines with Cream buttons. An LR Baggs VTC undersaddle piezo pickup is installed, and is wired to sound hole mounted controls for volume & tone.   

The Mahogany neck sits comfortably in the hand, with the Rounded profile providing ergonomic thumb positioning in all registers and allowing for easy navigation up and down the neck. The Rosewood fretboard feels pleasant under the fingers and provides a smooth surface for the user to explore, along with the 12” radius making bending and vibrato techniques a breeze. The sloped-shoulder dreadnought body design fills the arms comfortably, providing a dynamic and responsive playing experience, allowing the user to really feel the resonance that this guitar produces and providing a sense of intimacy to the playing experience. 

This guitar has a well-balanced and dynamic tone, producing a warm and rich sound, with a strong and clear midrange. The Sitka Spruce top and scalloped bracing contribute to the instrument's excellent projection and sustain, producing a bright and crisp high end that is well-articulated, whilst the Mahogany back and sides offer a warm and deep low end that make chords hum and chime. The LR Baggs VTC undersaddle piezo pickup faithfully conveys the acoustic voice of the instrument in both live & recording situations. A perfect example of why the J-45 has been favoured by singer/songwriters for generations and continues to inspire.

Brand - Gibson

Model - 1950s J45 Original 

Finish - Ebony

Year - 2021

Made In - USA

Top - Solid Sitka Spruce

Back/Sides - Solid Mahogany

Neck - Mahogany

Neck Profile - Rounded

Fingerboard - Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius - 12"

Frets - 14 Clear, 20 Total

Scale Length- 24.75"

Nut Width - 1.72"

Pickups - LR Baggs VTC Undersaddle Piezo

Controls - Sound Hole Mounted: Master Volume, Master Tone

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1261125157450

Weight: 4.05lbs  

Serial: 21731081

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. A mild indentation is present at the treble side top rear edge which has not pierced the finish. Light scuffing of the finish is present to the top edges of the headstock, the most apparent of these can be seen to the rear top edge where the wood beneath has been lightly exposed. Light scratching to all aspects of the headstock is visible under direct light & close scrutiny, as is common with high gloss finishes. 

Neck: Overall very good condition. Light to mild scratching is present to the rear of the neck throughout the register. These can only be seen under close scrutiny & are not felt in the playing position. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern. 

Body: Overall very good condition. Two mild indentations are present to the front face at the lower bout. These have lightly pierced the finish. The finish displays a light hazing throughout, as is common with nitrocellulose finishes. Light to mild scratching to all aspects of the body is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. 

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.

Hardware: Very good condition with light tarnishing of the tuners. 

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.25mm - Bass 1.75mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

There is light material remaining for future adjustments to the saddle.

Electrics: 

Fully functional. 9v battery not included.

Case & Accessories

Original Gibson hard case.

Excellent condition. Gibson pre-pack checklist included. Truss rod tool not included. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.