Gibson
J-45
AcousticRound-shoulder Dreadnought1942US
No ratings yet$2,200 – $2,800
Warm round-shoulder dreadnought known as 'The Workhorse'.
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FolkSinger-SongwriterCountry
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews69
Overall / 100
Playability
67
Sound
60
Build
84
Value
58
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Category | Acoustic Guitars |
| Years | 1942 |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | None |
| Body shape | Round-shoulder Dreadnought |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce |
| Street price | $2,200 – $2,800 |