J-45

Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Burst, 2017

On October 24, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson J-45 Standard in Vintage Sunburst, built at Bozeman Montana late in 2016 as a 2017 model. The J-45 first appeared in 1942 and has been in constant production, except for the 1982-1984 period. It has been one of the most popular instruments for solo, group and vocal accompaniment, providing a full rich sound.

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Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Natural, 1968

On October 8, 2023 /

The Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Dreadnought models were produced in tandem with the better known J-45, with the difference being the J-50’s natural vs the J-45’s sunburst top. This sometimes meant that the J-50’s used visually higher grades of Spruce, but the two guitars are otherwise identical.

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Gibson Keb’ Mo’ “3.0” 12-Fret J-45 Vintage Sunburst, 2022

On July 29, 2023 /

Launched in late 2022 an Artist series model, the Gibson “3.0” 12-Fret J-45 modifies the classic round-shoulder workhorse design. The “3.0” refers to this being the third Gibson Artist model for Keb’ ‘Mo. This model is a recent introduction, and this Gibson Keb’ Mo’ “3.0” 12-Fret J-45 is an early example, dating to December 02 2022; its QC check card is dated December 09 2022. It is in very good, clean condition with very light play wear and negligible fret wear.

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Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Sunburst, 2009

On February 15, 2023 /

The Gibson J-45 Standard was rightly described as a workhorse in the steel string acoustic guitar field after its introduction in 1942. Used by legions of guitarists for countless gigs, recordings and personal playing, the round-shouldered J-45 was one of the two primary ‘Dreadnought’ designs (the other being the square-shouldered Martin D-body) that influenced many later builders.

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Gibson J-45 Sunburst, 1955

On January 23, 2023 /

The Gibson J-45 Slope Shouldered dreadnought, or Jumbo, was introduced in 1942 to replace the J-35, which had been built since 1936. It has remained in production ever since, and its rich warm tones make it a great match with a singer. Its basic finish has from introduction been a Sunburst top with darker stained back, sides and neck.

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Gibson J-160E Electric FlatTop Sunburst, 1956

On January 11, 2023 /

Introduced in 1954, the Gibson J-160E flat top electric turned out to be one of the more successful of Gibson’s slope-shouldered dreadnoughts. Intended as a companion to the then-new Les Paul solidbody, the Gibson J-160E was one of the first mass production electrified steel string guitars. This model was discontinued in 1979, and is occasionally re-issued.

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J-45

Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Burst, 2017

Gibson J-50 ADJ Slope Shoulder Natural, 1968

Gibson Keb’ Mo’ “3.0” 12-Fret J-45 Vintage Sunburst, 2022

Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Sunburst, 2009

Gibson J-45 Sunburst, 1955

Gibson J-160E Electric FlatTop Sunburst, 1956

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