Gibson J-45 Standard Cherry

The Gibson J-45 Standard Cherry that proves why this is Gibson's best-selling acoustic model

The Gibson J-45 didn't get the nickname 'The Workhorse' for nothing. Since 1942, it has been the instrument of choice for songwriters, folk musicians, and rhythm guitarists who want a guitar that always works, always sounds good, and never gets in the way. In Cherry, the J-45 Standard has a striking presence, but it's the tone that tells the story.

The combination of a Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides gives the J-45 its characteristic sound: warm and full in the midrange, with a tight bass and enough projection to fill a room without effort. It becomes shy when you play softly, and screams when you play hard. That dynamic range is precisely why so many singer-songwriters have chosen the J-45 for generations. The L.R. Baggs VTC system captures every nuance for amplified use, without compromising the acoustic qualities.

The mahogany neck with Slim Taper profile and rosewood fretboard also makes the J-45 pleasantly playable for guitarists with smaller hands. The slope shoulder dreadnought body with scalloped X-bracing offers the balance between tonal volume and tonal quality for which the J-45 is respected worldwide. Includes Gibson hardshell case.

The J-45 Standard Cherry is for those who are looking for an acoustic guitar that will last a lifetime and sounds better with every playing session.