Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret Acoustic - Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret in Vintage Sunburst is built for players who want that classic "Workhorse" tone, but with a slightly different feel and response. It's a great fit for fingerstyle players, singer-songwriters, or anyone who leans into dynamics and touch. Moving to a 12-fret design changes how this guitar reacts, giving you a warmer, more open voice that feels a little more connected to your playing.

With a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, you're getting that familiar J-45 balance, strong low end, focused mids, and a smooth top. The 12-fret neck joint shifts the bridge closer to the center of the body, which helps the top move more freely. That translates to a more resonant, slightly punchier response that works especially well for lighter attack and expressive playing styles.

The SlimTaper 12-fret neck keeps things comfortable and quick, and the satin nitro finish helps the guitar stay lively without feeling sticky. Details like the rosewood bridge, bone nut and saddle, and open-back tuners keep everything grounded in Gibson's traditional build approach. We like this for players who want a familiar J-45 foundation with a bit more responsiveness and a slightly softer, more nuanced feel.

Specifications:

- Body Shape: J-45
- Body Material: Mahogany Back and Sides
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Vintage Sunburst
- Binding: Single-ply, Top and Back
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper 12-Fret
- Neck Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose
- Scale Length: 24.75 in. ' 628.7 mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 in. ' 304.8 mm
- Frets: 19
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot
- Nut Material: Bone
- Neck Joint: Dovetail, 12th Fret
- Bridge: Rectangle
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Saddle: Bone
- Tuners: 3 on a Plate with Cream Buttons
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Case: Hardshell

Sku: OCRS4C12VS