Gibson J-45 Special 'Satin Vintage Sunburst' Acoustic Electric Guitar

First introduced in 1942, the Gibson J-45 has earned its place as one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever made, revered for its warmth, balance, and versatility. The J-45 Special carries that legacy forward with a USA-built instrument handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, delivering the unmistakable slope-shoulder dreadnought voice that has defined countless recordings. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this guitar produces a rich, woody low end, clear mids, and a smooth, singing top end that works beautifully for strumming, fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment.

Finished in a Satin Vintage Sunburst, the J-45 Special has a broken-in feel that invites long playing sessions while allowing the guitar to resonate freely. A comfortable neck profile and rosewood fingerboard ensure effortless playability, while the classic teardrop tortoise pickguard and understated appointments stay true to the J-45’s workhorse roots. Ready for both stage and studio, this model delivers authentic Gibson tone with timeless style and dependable performance.

Features

• Iconic slope-shoulder dreadnought design with classic J-45 tone

• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for warmth and balance

• Satin Vintage Sunburst finish for a resonant, played-in feel

• Comfortable neck and rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability

• Built in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s expert acoustic luthiers

Specs

• Body shape Slope-shoulder dreadnought

• Top Solid Sitka spruce

• Back and sides Solid mahogany

• Neck Utile

• Fingerboard Rosewood

• Number of frets 20

• Bridge Rosewood, traditional belly-up

• Pickguard Teardrop, tortoise

• Finish Satin Vintage Sunburst

• Strings 6-string

• Case Premium soft shell case included