Gibson J-45 Original Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Autumn Burst

The Gibson Acoustic J-45 Original in Autumn Burst brings the legendary Workhorse back to its roots, blending classic 1940s-inspired tone and feel with discreet, modern stage-ready electronics. With its warm mahogany and Sitka spruce construction, comfortable round-shoulder body and the advanced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, this is a no-nonsense, do-it-all acoustic that is equally at home in the studio, on stage or on the sofa.

For more than eight decades the J-45 has been the backbone of countless recordings, tours and songwriting sessions. The J-45 Original honours that heritage with period-correct detailing and a rich, woody voice, while the Autumn Burst finish and Firestripe pickguard add a distinctive vintage aesthetic. Plugged in, the custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA system delivers a natural, dynamic amplified sound that preserves every nuance of your playing.

Classic J-45 Workhorse Tone

The J-45 Original retains the iconic round-shoulder dreadnought body and the time-tested pairing of a solid Sitka spruce top with genuine mahogany back and sides. This combination produces the warm, balanced and responsive tone that has made the J-45 one of the most recorded acoustics in history, with a strong midrange presence that sits perfectly in a mix and a sweet top end that flatters both fingerstyle and strumming.

SlimTaper Neck and Vintage-Inspired Feel

A mahogany neck with a fast, comfortable SlimTaper profile offers an easy-playing feel that suits a wide range of styles. The rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays, traditional dovetail neck joint and hot hide glue construction all contribute to excellent resonance and sustain, while giving the guitar a reassuringly vintage character under the hands.

Refined Vintage Aesthetics

From the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Autumn Burst to the Firestripe Advanced Jumbo pickguard and classic script Gibson headstock logo, the J-45 Original is packed with tasteful, period-inspired details. The rectangular, closed-slot rosewood bridge with bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins nods to early J-45 designs, combining traditional looks with modern reliability and tonal clarity.

Baggs HiFi DNA Electronics

Internally, the J-45 Original is fitted with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Using two lightweight sensors mounted to the bridge plate, each with its own preamp, it delivers a rich, natural amplified tone that closely mirrors the guitar’s acoustic voice. The design maintains the instrument’s unplugged sound while offering impressive gain-before-feedback, and the discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow quick, intuitive adjustments on stage.

• Legendary J-45 Round-Shoulder Body - The classic J-45 body shape provides a comfortable feel and a powerful, balanced acoustic voice that works for strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle, making it a true all-rounder for songwriters and performers.
• Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Tonewood Recipe - A solid Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides delivers warmth, clarity and strong projection, giving you a familiar, record-ready sound that sits beautifully in any mix.
• SlimTaper Neck with Rosewood Fingerboard - The mahogany SlimTaper neck and smooth rosewood fingerboard offer effortless playability across all 20 frets, helping chords, leads and intricate fingerpicking feel natural and comfortable for long sessions.
• Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup with Soundhole Controls - The advanced dual-sensor Baggs HiFi DNA system captures the guitar’s natural tone with impressive detail and feedback resistance, while the hidden soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls let you shape your sound quickly without affecting the guitar’s clean look.

Body

• Body Shape: J-45
• Top Material: Sitka Spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Sides Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
• Pickguard: Advanced Jumbo, Firestripe
• Colour: Autumn Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75 in. / 628.7 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 in. / 304.8 mm
• Frets: Standard
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Nut Material: Bone
• Inlays: Dot
• Inlay Material: Mother of Pearl
• Binding: None

Hardware

• Bridge: Rectangle
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Open Back
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

Electronics

• Acoustic Pickup: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (Soundhole-mounted)

Miscellaneous

• Case: Hardshell
• SKU: OCRS45OGHFAB