Gibson J-45 Standard Solid Spruce / Mahogany Dreadnought w/ Pickup Purple Burst - MCRS45PB

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. 

The Workhorse Voice with a Bold Modern Finish

The Gibson J-45 Standard Purple Burst carries forward one of the most recognisable acoustic voices ever recorded, delivering a warm, balanced tone with strong projection and controlled low end. Its round-shoulder dreadnought body, built from solid Sitka spruce and mahogany, produces a focused bass response, rich mids, and clear highs that sit naturally in both solo and ensemble settings.

The SlimTaper mahogany neck offers a fast, comfortable feel, paired with a rosewood fretboard that responds smoothly across all 20 frets. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and dynamic range, making it equally effective for strumming and more detailed playing styles.

Equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC system, it delivers natural amplified tone with discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume and tone.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the J-45 Standard is a reliable all-round acoustic that blends classic Gibson character with a standout visual finish and modern stage-ready performance.

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