Head to head
Gibson G-00, Natural vs Gibson G-45, Natural
The verdict
The Gibson G-00, Natural and Gibson G-45, Natural are closely matched overall — 75 to 75 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson G-00, Natural wins on
- Lower price ($999 vs $1,199)
Gibson G-45, Natural wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | G-00, Natural | G-45, Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 75 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 72 | 72 |
Full specifications
| Spec | G-00, Natural | G-45, Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Walnut | Walnut |
| Neck wood | Utile | Utile |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $999 | $1,199 |
| Back | Walnut | Walnut |
| Body Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | L-00 | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Small Body | Round Shoulder |
| Bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Rectangular, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony | Rectangular, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony |
| Bridge Pins | Black | Black |
| Case | Gig Bag | Gig Bag |
| Finish | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Dots | Acrylic Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 406.4mm / 16.0in | 406.4mm / 16.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | MCSBG0AN | MCRSG5AN |
| Nut | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Pickguard | Black | Black |
| Profile | Advanced Response | Advanced Response |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Walnut | Walnut |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | 2 |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Walnut Laminate | Walnut Laminate |
| Tuner Plating | Chrome | Chrome |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic | Grover Mini Rotomatic |