Gibson J-45 Standard Rosewood Acoustic-Electric Guitar Rosewood Burst

The Gibson J-45 Standard Rosewood is a dreadnought-style acoustic-electric guitar with vintage appeal and a voice to match. With its sloped shoulders and spruce-topped, solid-wood body, the J-45 has been an icon since the 1940s. For today’s players, the J-45 Standard Rosewood offers rich, complex tone with articulate highs, robust lows and a midrange that projects. In the studio, the J-45 has a controlled and natural voice that’s effortlessly recordable. On stage, it tastefully sits just underneath a singer-songwriter’s vocals and finds a comfortable place in any full-band mix. This guitar’s been nicknamed “The Workhorse,” and for good reason—the Gibson J-45 Standard Rosewood acoustic-electric sets the benchmark for studio- and stage-ready instruments.

Legendary J-45 Style

Since 1942, the iconic J-45 has prominently served hundreds of famous artists, thousands of session musicians and countless passionate players as one of the most unanimously embraced acoustic guitars of all time. Featuring a rounded-shoulder dreadnought body, the J-45 is more easily cradled than bulkier shapes and still provides powerful projection—a voice that’s made it one of the most recorded acoustic guitars in history. The Gibson J-45 Standard Rosewood acoustic-electric embodies the timeless style and sound of the beloved instrument for a current generation of players to experience the magic of an enduring musical symbol.

An Inviting Neck for Effortless Playing

The J-45 Standard Rosewood’s neck is made from mahogany—a sturdy wood that provides stability, sustain and a mellow sound. Its SlimTaper profile feels comfortable and familiar right away, appealing equally to beginners or seasoned pros, and the contemporary carve is an inviting departure from the “baseball bats” found on early J-45s. The Indian rosewood fingerboard has rolled edges for a smooth, natural feel under your fingertips, while dot inlays provide reference points without distracting from the visual beauty of the natural wood. With a scale length of 24-3/4" and 20 frets, the J-45 Standard Rosewood handles chords and single-note runs with equal ease.