Description

Since the 1930s, Gibson’s full-size, round-shoulder acoustics have shaped the sound of American music, becoming the most frequently recorded acoustic guitars thanks to their rich warmth, expressive character, and remarkable balance across every note. It remains Gibson’s best-selling acoustic of all time. Gibson now proudly unveils a fresh take on this legendary guitar: the J-45 Century 12-Fret. While it embodies the familiar features that players associate with the J-45, this version shifts to a 12-fret neck-to-body joint in place of the standard 14-fret configuration. This change shortens the overall neck length and moves the bridge plate deeper into the body, positioning it closer to the widest part of the top. That placement allows the soundboard to move more efficiently, creating a comfortably played instrument with a warm, punchy, resonant voice—one that responds especially well to fingerstyle technique and lighter picking dynamics.

Features

Includes Hardshell Case

Specifications

Body  
Binding Single-ply top and back
Top material Sitka spruce
Sides material Mahogany
Back material Mahogany
Body finish Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
Body shape J-185
Neck SlimTaper 12-fret
Profile Standard
Frets Dovetail, 12th fret
Joint Rosewood
Fingerboard material Bone
Nut Material Dot
Inlays  
Inlay material Mother of pearl
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Scale Length 24.75 in. | 628.7 mm
Neck material Mahogany
Hardware  
Bridge Rectangle
Bridge material Rosewood
Finish Nickel
Pickguard Oval teardrop
Tuning machines Golden Age strap tuners
Saddle material Bone
Bridge pins TUSQ
Case Hardcase Included
SKU
8200571
Model #
OCJB8512AN
Brand
Gibson

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Reviews

Gibson

Gibson J-185 Century 12 Fret - Vintage Amber

Includes Hardshell Case

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$4,999.00
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