Gibson J-45 Special Solid Spruce / Mahogany Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar w/ Pickup Satin Ebony - MCRS45SPCEB

Gibson & Epiphone Cashback Promotion

From 1st May to 30th June, purchase a Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument (e.g. guitar, bass, mandolin) valued at $999+ and claim serious cashback! Simply purchase any Gibson or Epiphone stringed instrument over $999 from Riffs & Licks Music during the promotion period, retain your tax invoice, and submit your cashback claim here by 11:59 pm AEST 7th July 2026. Once your details have been validated, you will receive a confirmation email. Once approved, you will receive a digitally issued Corporate Prepaid Card within 30-60 days. A full list of eligible products is available here.

Cashback Tiers

• Purchase products valued at $999+ and claim $150 cashback
• Purchase products valued at $1,999+ and claim $300 cashback
• Purchase products valued at $4,999+ and claim $500 cashback
• Purchase products valued at $9,999+ and claim $1000 cashback

Please Note: Second-hand items are not eligible. Product value refers to the purchased price of individual products, not the total purchase amount. One cashback claim per product. Each product is eligible for the cashback amount in the relevant tier described above; tiers are not cumulative (e.g. products valued at $1,999+ are eligible for $300 cashback only, not $300 cashback + $150 cashback from $999+ tier). Only instruments that have been paid in full and invoiced by June 30 are eligible. If purchasing via layby, please ensure the full balance is paid by June 30. Pre-Order products will only be eligible if they are delivered and invoiced by June 30; any pre-order ETA is an ETA only and is not a guarantee that the product will be available by this date. Full terms and conditions are available here. 

Classic J-45 Warmth with a Clean, Understated Edge

The Gibson J-45 Special Satin Ebony delivers the familiar “Workhorse” tone in a streamlined, modern-feeling build. A solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides produces a warm, balanced voice with clear articulation and a controlled low end that sits naturally in recordings and live mixes.

The slightly slimmer concert-depth body tightens the bass response and makes the guitar more comfortable to hold, whether you're playing on stage, in the studio, or at home.

A SlimTaper neck and 12" radius rosewood fingerboard provide a fast, easy-playing feel suited to both strumming and more detailed parts. With an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup and soundhole-mounted volume control, it’s ready to plug in and perform straight away. Includes premium softshell case.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this J-45 Special in Ebony is a strong option for players wanting classic J-45 tone with a slightly tighter response and a clean Satin Ebony finish.

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