Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret Ebony

Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret Ebony – A Classic Workhorse with a 12-Fret Neck

The Gibson J-45 Century 12-Fret is a modern take on the legendary J-45—one of the world’s most recorded acoustic guitars. With its iconic round-shoulder body and 12-fret neck, it offers a warm, rich, and balanced tone with excellent response, especially for fingerstyle and lighter strumming.

The shorter neck joint at the 12th fret moves the bridge closer to the center of the body, providing improved resonance, increased playing comfort, and a more dynamic sound.

Key Features

• Mahogany body
• Sitka spruce top
• Mahogany neck with SlimTaper 12-Fret profile
• 12-fret neck joint (dovetail, glued with hot hide glue)
• Rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets
• Mother-of-pearl inlays (dots)
• Scale length: 628.7 mm / 24.75"
• Fingerboard radius: 304.8 mm / 12"
• Rosewood bridge (rectangular design)
• Bone nut and saddle
• TUSQ® bridge pins
• Tuning machines: 3-on-a-plate with cream knobs
• Classic L-00-style pickguard
• Binding: single-ply on top and back
• Finish: thin satin nitrocellulose lacquer

Design and Construction

The classic J-45 mahogany body, paired with a Sitka spruce top, delivers a warm and expressive tone with a clear balance between the strings. The shorter scale length contributes to a smooth playing feel and a distinct character that has made this model a favorite both in the studio and on stage.

Vintage-inspired details

• Headstock featuring a Gibson script logo in early 20th-century style
• Open-back Golden Age tuning machines
• Slotted rosewood bridge inspired by early J-45 models

Included

• Premium tweed hardcase from the Century Collection

Additional Information

• Available for both right- and left-handed players
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

A classic acoustic guitar with a modern feel and the characteristic Gibson tone in an exclusive 12-fret design.