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Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst
Acoustic$6,599
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74Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst and Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 74 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $6,599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7474
Build9191
Playability7575
Sound6060
Value6363

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardRichliteRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$6,599$3,199
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory KitIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BridgeTraditional belly upTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell Case
ControlsVolume and Tone controls in soundholeVolume and Tone Controls
Fretboard inlayBuffalo SkullMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
ModelMT45KBN19OCRS4550VS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.81mm / 1.72in
PickguardTear drop with buffalo design50's, Tortoise
ProfileSlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in628.65mm / 24.75in
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.0120.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Truss Rod CoverB/WBlack
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Back—Mahogany
Binding—Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—J-45
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Finish—Nickel
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Side—Mahogany
Top wood—Sitka Spruce

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