Detail 01
12th-fret neck joint
It moves the bridge deeper into the lower bout, a design described as adding warmth, low-end presence, and touch response.
Product detailSKU #1500000475214
GibsonJ-45 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Amber
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The J-45 Century pairs a dreadnought body with a 12th-fret neck joint, placing the bridge deeper in the lower bout. Gibson describes that layout as fuller, warmer, and more immediate under a lighter touch while retaining the J-45’s balanced character. Sitka spruce, mahogany, and scalloped X-bracing form the tonal foundation, while the SlimTaper mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a compact 19-fret playing surface at a 24.75-inch scale. Vintage Amber satin nitro and traditional open-back tuners give it a distinctly early-Gibson look.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic parts that benefit from a warm, balanced voice with clear response at lighter dynamics.
- Players seeking a dreadnought with the more compact reach created by a 12-fret neck joint.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this is a right-handed model.
- Players who need more than the available 19 frets.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Sitka spruce top with mahogany body
The combination is described as warm and balanced, with depth and a focused midrange.
Detail 03
Scalloped X-bracing
It is intended to keep the top responsive with clarity across softer and stronger playing.
Detail 04
Century Collection tweed hardshell case
A tweed hardshell case is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation.
- 02This version uses a 12-fret neck joint rather than the J-45's standard 14-fret construction.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a case?
Yes. A Century Collection tweed hardshell case is included.
02How many frets does it have?
It has 19 frets.
03What is the scale length?
The scale length is 24.75 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- String Type
- Steel
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- SlimTaper 12-fret
- Number of Frets
- 19
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75
20 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
- Saddle Material
- Bone
- Bridge Pins
- TUSQ
- Bridge Material
- Rosewood
- Neck Meets Body At
- 12th fret
- Binding
- Single-ply top, single-ply back
- Side Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Sitka spruce
- Body Size Class
- Dreadnought
- Body Finish
- Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
- Inlays
- Mother-of-pearl dots
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Neck Joint
- Compound dovetail
- Back Material
- Mahogany
- Available Colors
- Ebony, Vintage Amber, Vintage Sunburst
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12 inch
- Tuning Machines
- Open-back Golden Age strap tuners with cream buttons
- Body Construction
- Solid
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Century Collection tweed hardshell
4 detailsOther
- Model
- J-45 Century 12-Fret
- Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Series
- Century Collection
