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Gibson 30th Anniversary Montana Gold, Antique Natural (Gibson Hardshell Case Included) vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 30th Anniversary Montana Gold, Antique Natural (Gibson Hardshell Case Included)
Acoustic$6,599
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 30th Anniversary Montana Gold, Antique Natural (Gibson Hardshell Case Included) wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better playability (75 vs 64)
  • Better value (63 vs 58)
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $6,599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30th Anniversary Montana Gold, Antique Natural (Gibson Hardshell Case Included)J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6974
Build8791
Playability6475
Sound6060
Value5863

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30th Anniversary Montana Gold, Antique Natural (Gibson Hardshell Case Included)J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Mahogany
Neck wood—Mahogany
Fretboard—Rosewood
Strings66
Frets—20
Scale—24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$6,599$3,199
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory KitIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BridgeFour bar Moustache™Traditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CaseGibson HardshellHardshell Case
ControlsVolume and Tone controls in soundholeVolume and Tone Controls
ModelMTMGANG19OCRS4550VS
PickguardSJ-200 with Montana Gold logo and gold wheat50's, Tortoise
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
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 ImperialsGrover 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
Fretboard inlay—Mother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius—304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count—20
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Nut—Bone
Nut width—43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile—Rounded
Scale length—628.65mm / 24.75in
Side—Mahogany
Top wood—Sitka Spruce

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