Description
This Greatest Hits Collection Gibson Acoustic J-45 All Mahogany takes a bold departure from tradition, delivering the iconic "workhorse" dreadnought in a striking TV Yellow finish that nods to Gibson's golden-era electric guitars. First introduced in the 1950s on the Les Paul Junior and Special, TV Yellow was designed to stand out on black-and-white televisions; here, it transforms the J-45 into a visual and sonic statement piece. With its all-mahogany construction and unmistakable sloped-shoulder dreadnought silhouette, this J-45 brings a darker, warmer tone to the table, perfect for introspective songwriters, seasoned fingerpickers, and blues-driven players who crave a mellower acoustic voice.
Crafted by hand in Bozeman, Montana, this J-45 reflects Gibson's deep-rooted acoustic tradition. A mahogany top, back, and sides combine with scalloped X-bracing to produce a tight, midrange-focused response with dry articulation and woody resonance. Compared to the classic spruce-topped J-45, this all-mahogany version dials back the sparkle in favor of warmth and intimacy, ideal for vocal accompaniment and vintage-flavored solo performances. The 24.75" scale length adds a relaxed, slinky feel with crisp note decay, making it easy to explore dynamic phrasing and subtle textures.
Playability gets a modern edge thanks to a fast SlimTaper mahogany neck and a 12" rosewood fingerboard that strikes a sweet balance between flat and curved for chords, bends, and fingerstyle runs. Grover Rotomatic tuners and a Tusq nut and saddle offer tuning stability and tonal consistency, while the nitro lacquer finish ensures this J-45 will gracefully age over time, both in tone and looks. And when it's time to hit the stage, the LR Baggs VTC pickup system delivers your sound with clarity and warmth, complete with onboard tone shaping for total control.
Blending mid-century style with century-old craftsmanship, the Gibson J-45 All Mahogany in TV Yellow is a refreshingly soulful take on a legendary design. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer this limited-run model that bridges the gap between vintage spirit and modern performance. If you've been waiting for a J-45 that bucks convention and invites inspiration, this might be the one.
Specifications:
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Mahogany
- Body Shape: Slope-shouldered Dreadnought (J-45)
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Top Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: TV Yellow
- Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Neck Shape: SlimTaper
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Inlays: Dots
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut Material: Tusq
- Saddle Material: Tusq
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
- Bridge: Traditional belly-up rosewood
- Hardware Color: Nickel
- Pickups: LR Baggs VTC
- Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: RS4MHTVYPSL1286
