Gibson '50s J-45 Original Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Ebony with Hardshell Case

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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