The Gibson '50s J-45 Original Double Guard limited-edition acoustic-electric guitar brings you a modern take on Gibson's iconic slope-shouldered dreadnought. Designed for fingerstyle playing, this premium guitar produces a balanced tone with articulate lows, warm mids and shimmering highs. The solid Sitka spruce top, and mahogany back and sides, resonate with woody depth and projection. The short 24.75" scale maple neck has a comfortable 1.6875" nut width.

Premium Materials for a Vintage Vibe

To craft this limited-edition J-45, Gibson selected premium tonewoods prized for their resonance and beauty. The solid Sitka spruce top responds with a balanced sound across the tonal spectrum. The mahogany back and sides add warmth and woody depth. Together, these woods produce the balanced tone and distinctive midrange the J-45 is known for. The mahogany neck looks and feels great in your hands. With its vintage touches like double pickguards, this guitar emanates 1950s style.

Play Comfortably With a Short Scale Neck

The '50s J-45 Original Double Guard's shorter 24.75" scale length provides a looser feel that's perfect for fingerstyle playing. The 1.725" nut width gives your fingers ample room between strings. Whether you're fingering complex chords or plucking intricate melodies, this neck was made to play comfortably. The SlimTaper profile feels fast in your hands while the vintage-style belly-up bridge keeps the strings close to the fingerboard for easy fingering.

Plug in and Shape Your Tone

Though crafted for acoustic playing, the '50s J-45 Original Double Guard comes equipped with an LR Baggs Element pickup system for plugging in. At the turn of a knob, you can adjust the bass, treble and volume when amplified. This lets you shape your tone to suit the venue or musical style. The Element captures the guitar's acoustic resonance and natural tone for an amplified sound that's true to its unplugged voice.

Experience the Legendary J-45 Tone

With its slope-shouldered dreadnought body, the 50s J-45 Original Double Guard produces the distinctive tone the J-45 is known for. You'll get woody, balanced acoustics with a strong and punchy midrange. The solid spruce top responds with shimmering highs as you strum and pick. And the short-scale neck makes fingerstyle playing a breeze.