Left-Handed J-45 Warmth with a Responsive, Balanced Acoustic Voice
The Gibson J-45 Standard HiFi DNA Left-Handed in Vintage Sunburst brings the J-45’s familiar warm mids, tight bass and balanced projection to a dedicated left-handed build. Its round-shoulder dreadnought body uses a solid Sitka spruce top over solid mahogany back and sides, with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing allowing the top to respond freely as you move from lighter picking into more forceful rhythm work.
There is a relatively streamlined feel through the SlimTaper mahogany neck, while the 628.65 mm (24.75") scale gives the strings a slightly softer feel than a 647.7 mm (25.5") scale. The rosewood fingerboard has a 304.8 mm (12") radius, 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. A black TUSQ nut, TUSQ saddle and bridge pins work with the traditional rosewood belly-up bridge, while Grover Rotomatic tuners with kidney buttons handle tuning duties.
Plugged in, the Baggs HiFi DNA system listens to the guitar through a pair of lightweight sensors attached to the internal bridge plate. Each sensor has its own custom-voiced Class A preamp before the signals are blended, helping the amplified output retain string detail, body resonance and the dynamic difference between a gentle touch and a harder attack. Volume and tone controls are mounted discreetly inside the soundhole.
At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this left-handed J-45 is a particularly appealing option for singers, songwriters and rhythm-focused players who want a warm, punchy acoustic that responds naturally across a broad range of playing intensity. A Gibson hardshell case is included.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | J-45 Round Shoulder Dreadnought |
| Body | Sitka Spruce (Top), Mahogany (Back & Sides), Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Neck Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Shape | SlimTaper |
| Scale Length | 628.65 mm (24.75") |
| Fingerboard, Radius | Rosewood, 304.8 mm (12") |
| Frets | 20, Standard |
| Nut, Width | Black TUSQ, 43.82 mm (1.73") |
| Machine Heads | Grover Rotomatics with Kidney Buttons, Nickel |
| Pickguard | Teardrop |
| Pickups | Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup and Preamp System |
| Controls | Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone |
| Bridge | Rosewood Traditional Belly Up with Tusq Saddle and Bridge Pins |
| Gig Bag/Hard Case | Gibson Hardshell Case Included |
(8200612)
| Body Shape | Dreadnought |
| Left / Right Handed | Left Handed |
| Electronics | Pickup Included |
| Series | Gibson Modern Acoustic Series |
| SKU | 8200612 |
| Barcode # | 711106246499 |
| Brand | Gibson |
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