One of the most iconic acoustic cannons, made popular by the likes of players like Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley & Gillian Welch. The J-45 is and has been a front runner in the Gibson product line for decades, with good reason. Excellent bass response with a lot of volume and a unique more "dry" sound compared to other dreadnaughts - upfront midrange which sits in a mix perfectly, and clear but "dark" treble response - makes this guitar popular amongst every kind of guitarist.

We are pleased to feature this example which due to appointments and its 5 digit serial stamp dates accurately to 1963, complete with an original early plastic bridge. One of the finer playing examples, it looks good and plays even better with nice low action.

Spruce top with a Mahogany back - this example has the standard 60's cherry burst finish. Cosmetically the body is in pretty good condition, well loved, it shows primarily mild nicks and dings and checking throughout. With one repaired finish chip at the top at the bass side waist. One sealed pickguard crack is present, the top shows a bit of belly, lifting the bridge fairly standard. Original maple bridge plate is present and in good shape.

The 24.75" neck is nice and straight and plays with low action that measure about 4/64" in height at the twelfth fret - all adjustable at the bridge. No evidence of a past neck reset - the neck is nice and straight yielding really great setup, the truss rod functional with room in both directions - it is nearing being fully tightened, but does not require any further movement. Original low profile Gibson frets present, it is not in need for a re fret, as it plays easily with no dead spots, singing in every register. The fingerboard has some light divots at the first position. The neck is a medium C profile that measures about .88" thick at the first position, and .97" at the tenth before the curvature of the heel. Standard thin 1 11/16 nut width. Kluson Deluxe tuners are present, with original buttons retaining good health, not shrunken.

This is a great playing example from a great era of Gibson. Comes with chipboard case.