Rapid City, SD, United States
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The Gibson 50s J-45 Original captures everything players have loved about the legendary “Workhorse” since its earliest days. From its vintage-inspired appointments to its warm, familiar feel, this guitar delivers the timeless character that has made the J-45 one of the most recorded acoustics in history. Every detail reflects the spirit of Gibson’s golden era, giving you an instrument that looks, feels, and sounds like a lifelong musical companion from the very first strum.
Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and select mahogany back and sides, the 50s J-45 Original produces the rich, balanced voice that has inspired generations of songwriters and performers. The hand-scalloped X-bracing brings impressive responsiveness, allowing soft fingerpicked passages to bloom with warmth while powerful strumming fills the room with punch and clarity. A comfortable rounded mahogany neck and smooth rosewood fingerboard make every chord change and melodic run feel natural, inviting you to keep playing long after you planned to stop.
Classic finishing touches, including the antiqued binding, 50s-style tortoise pickguard, cream-button Grover tuners, and gloss nitrocellulose finish, give this guitar an authentic vintage presence without sacrificing modern reliability. When it’s time to plug in, the L.R. Baggs VTC electronics faithfully reproduce its natural acoustic voice for the stage or studio. Whether you’re chasing the sound of classic recordings or writing the next great song, the Gibson 50s J-45 Original is ready to inspire. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
Orientation: Right-Handed
Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X
Cutaway: None
Body
Body Shape: Jumbo
Top Material: Sikta Spruce
Top Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Top Color: Ebony
Back & Sides Material: Mahogany
Back Configuration: Solid
Back & Sides Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X
Binding Material: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Ply Back
Rosette: Black and White Single Ring
Neck
Neck Profile: Rounded
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Taper: Standard
Neck Depth: 0.909" at 1st Fret, 0.966" at 10th Fret
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.72"
Fingerboard Material: Roswood
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
Fingerboard Binding: None
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Headstock: Standard
Headstock Binding: None
Headplate Inlay: Gild Silkscreen Logo
Headplate Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware
Bridge Style: Traditional Belly Up
Bridge Material: Roswood
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Saddle: Bone
Nut Material: Bone
Tuners: Grover Strap Cream Button
Pickguard: 50's Tortoise
Miscellaneous
Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
Serial Number: 21326130
Manufacture Date: 2026
Price$3,199
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