Here’s a truly beautiful example of one of Gibson’s most iconic acoustics, elevated to its highest standard — a 2023 Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Deluxe in sunburst, in as-new condition, and barely played. This is the flagship interpretation of the legendary slope-shouldered dreadnought, built with premium tonewoods, refined detailing, and Custom Shop attention to every curve, seam, and note.
First introduced in 1942, the J-45 has long been Gibson’s most beloved workhorse acoustic — praised for its warmth, balance, and unmistakable “punch.” The Deluxe variant builds on this foundation with an array of upgraded features, including multi-ply binding, split diamond inlays, abalone rosette, and gold Grover tuners — making it both a visual and tonal standout.
This Custom Shop model features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid rosewood back and sides, delivering a richer, more complex voice than the traditional mahogany-bodied J-45. The result is a tone that’s deep and powerful in the lows, clear and articulate in the mids, and sweetly sparkling on top — perfect for both fingerstyle detail and full strumming. The neck is a dream to play, with a comfortable round profile, smooth rolled edges, and impeccable fretwork from the factory.
Playability is effortless and inspiring. Whether unplugged or through the onboard LR Baggs VTC pickup, this J-45 Deluxe responds with the kind of nuance, balance, and headroom that makes it a top-shelf choice for stage, studio, or serious home players.
This particular guitar is in as-new condition, with no wear or marks of note, and would easily pass for new on the showroom floor. A stunning modern classic, and a standout example of Gibson’s acoustic artistry at its very best.
Features:
Action at 1st fret: 0.5mm
Action at 12th fret: 2.25mm
Neck depth at 1st fret: 21.77mm
Nut Width: 44.17mm
12 fret width: 53.80mm
Weight: 2.26kg / 4.99lb
Model: Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Deluxe
Year: 2023
Finish: Sunburst (gloss nitrocellulose)
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany (Rounded Profile)
Fingerboard: Ebony with Mother-of-pearl split diamond with brass border
Scale Length: 24.75"
Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back and fingerboard
Rosette: Abalone
Bridge: Traditional belly-up Rosewood
Tuners: Gold Grover Rotomatics
Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop hard case included
