Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Electro Acoustic Guitar with Baggs HiFi DNA in Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson J-45 Standard 12-String Electro Acoustic takes the legendary Workhorse formula and expands it into a rich, shimmering 12-string experience. With its solid Sitka spruce and mahogany construction, comfortable round-shoulder dreadnought body and Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, it delivers inspiring tone whether you are writing, recording or performing on stage.

Retaining the familiar feel and silhouette of the classic J-45, this 12-string model adds depth, sparkle and a natural chorus effect that brings chords and melodic lines to life. A gloss nitrocellulose finish, tasteful binding and tortoiseshell teardrop pickguard complete the timeless look, while modern playability and premium electronics ensure it is ready for any professional setting.

Iconic J-45 Workhorse Heritage

First introduced in 1942, the J-45 quickly became known as The Workhorse and has remained Gibson’s best-selling acoustic ever since. This 12-string Standard builds directly on that legacy, using the same round-shoulder dreadnought body shape and time-tested tonewood recipe. You get the familiar punch, warmth and projection of a classic J-45, now enhanced with the expansive, chiming character that only a 12-string can provide.

Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Tonewoods

A solid Sitka spruce top is paired with solid mahogany back and sides to deliver a balanced, resonant voice with excellent clarity and dynamic range. Traditional scalloped X-bracing helps the top move more freely, adding volume and sustain while emphasising the natural shimmer of the 12-string layout. The result is a sound that is rich yet articulate, perfect for open-position textures, intricate fingerpicking and full strummed accompaniment.

Comfortable SlimTaper Neck and 12-String Spacing

The mahogany neck features Gibson’s SlimTaper profile, offering a comfortable, fast-playing feel that makes extended sessions more enjoyable, even with twelve strings under your fingers. A wider 1.875 inch bone nut provides appropriate string spacing, giving each course room to ring clearly without feeling cramped. The rosewood fingerboard with a 12 inch radius and 20 frets ensures smooth playability across the entire neck.

Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System

The J-45 Standard 12-String comes equipped with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, designed to capture the guitar’s natural acoustic character with impressive accuracy. Two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate feed optimised preamps, delivering a full, organic amplified sound that preserves the instrument’s unplugged voice. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow discreet, on-the-fly adjustments, while the system offers gain-before-feedback performance comparable to an under-saddle pickup.

• Legendary J-45 Round-Shoulder Dreadnought - The classic J-45 body shape provides a familiar feel with strong projection and a balanced tonal response, making this 12-string equally suited to solo performance, band work and studio recording.
• Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Construction - A solid Sitka spruce top combined with solid mahogany back and sides delivers warmth, clarity and natural compression, enhancing the depth and sparkle that define a great 12-string acoustic.
• Comfortable SlimTaper Neck with Wider Nut - The SlimTaper mahogany neck and 1.875 inch bone nut offer a fast, comfortable playing experience with ample string spacing, helping complex chords and arpeggios ring cleanly across all twelve strings.
• Gibson-Exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA Electronics - The Baggs HiFi DNA system provides a full, natural amplified tone using bridge-plate sensors and dedicated preamps, with discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for easy adjustment during performance.

Body

• Body Shape: J-45
• Top Material: Sitka spruce
• Back Material: Mahogany
• Sides Material: Mahogany
• Body Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
• Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Scale Length: 24.75 in / 628.7 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 12 in
• Number of Frets: 20
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.875 in / 47.625 mm
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots

Hardware

• Bridge: Reverse belly
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatic
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell teardrop

Electronics

• Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (soundhole-mounted)

Case

• Case: Hardshell