Gibson J-45 Standard VS
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Gibson
J-45 Standard VS
Product Info
Article Number:
441816
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
J-45 Standard VS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,946.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This J-45 Standard VS is a workhorse dreadnought—a real player’s instrument. The vintage-inspired construction and L.R. Baggs pickup make it incredibly versatile for singer-songwriters and anyone needing a balanced, warm tone, whether acoustic or plugged in. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers serious value for its class.
Product Description
- Gibson J-45 Standard VS 2019
- Steel-string Guitar
- Type: Round Shoulder
- Solid spruce top
- Mahogany body
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Rosewood fretboard and bridge (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Nacre Dot Inlays
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Scale: 629 mm
- Nut width: 44 mm
- Nickel plated Grover machine heads
- Black nut
- Pickup system: L.R. Baggs Element VTC
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers rich, complex overtones and projection
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and focused midrange response
- • Slim Taper neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
- • L.R. Baggs Element VTC pickup system provides clean amplified tones with minimal feedback
CONS
- • Vintage Sunburst finish might not appeal to players preferring more modern aesthetics
- • Mahogany body can make it feel slightly heavier than some other dreadnoughts
- • Rosewood fretboard can be prone to slight fret sprout over time, requiring occasional leveling
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Element VTC
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures much of the vintage J-45 character, though modern bracing and construction result in a slightly more even response across the tonal spectrum.
While comfortable for most, players with exceptionally large hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck profile, but it's generally quite accommodating.
The Element VTC is designed to minimize feedback, but careful EQ adjustments may still be needed in very loud environments.
