Gibson J-45 Special (Natural Satin) inc Soft-Shell Case

The Gibson J-45 Special represents eight decades of acoustic guitar refinement, beginning in 1942 and evolving into Gibson's most enduring and recorded flat-top design. Built by luthiers in Bozeman, Montana, this iteration delivers USA-crafted construction at a genuine value point. The defining characteristic lies in its concert-depth body–slightly shallower than the J-45 Standard–which tightens the bass response and improves playability without sacrificing the warmth this model is known for across studio sessions and live settings.

The round-shoulder body couples a solid Sitka spruce top with genuine solid mahogany back and sides, braced with the traditional scalloped X-pattern for balanced frequency response across dynamics and genres. A compound dovetail joint secured with hot hide glue anchors the utile neck, which features Gibson's SlimTaper® profile and a rosewood fingerboard with 12" radius curvature, 20 frets, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Hardware includes a traditional belly-up rosewood bridge, TUSQ® saddle, bridge pins, and nut, paired with Grover® Rotomatic® tuners for stable pitch. The L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted volume control provide studio-ready amplification.

Finished in satin nitrocellulose lacquer, the Natural Satin option preserves wood character whilst reducing glare under stage and studio lights. The included soft-shell case offers protection without unnecessary weight, practical for musicians moving between rehearsals and sessions. Scale length sits at 628.65 mm across 20 frets, with a 43.815 mm Graph Tech nut width.

Features

• Solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing; mahogany back and sides
• Utile neck, SlimTaper® profile; rosewood fingerboard, 12" radius, 20 frets
• 628.65 mm scale length; 43.815 mm Graph Tech nut width
• Traditional belly-up rosewood bridge with TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins
• L.R. Baggs Element Bronze under-saddle pickup with soundhole volume control
• Grover® Rotomatic® nickel tuners for tuning stability
• Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish; single-ply cream binding
• Premium soft-shell case included