Gibson Custom Dealer Select J-45 Original Sinker Vintage Sunburst w/case 23185064

Gibson Custom Dealer Select J-45 50s Original – Sinker Mahogany

Serial: 23185064

This Gibson Custom Dealer Select J-45 50s Original stays true to the legendary “Workhorse” formula while elevating it with sinker mahogany back and sides for a deeper, more complex acoustic response. Inspired by 1950s-era J-45s, this model blends warm fundamentals, dry vintage character, and the unmistakable round-shoulder Gibson voice that has anchored countless recordings.

Sinker mahogany—reclaimed and naturally aged for decades—adds enhanced resonance, quicker note bloom, and a richer low-mid presence compared to standard mahogany. Paired with a Sitka spruce top, traditional hand-scalloped bracing, and classic 50s appointments, this Dealer Select offers a familiar feel with a noticeably more dimensional and refined tonal palette.

Highlights

• Sinker mahogany back and sides for added depth and harmonic complexity
• Sitka spruce top with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
• 1950s-inspired J-45 aesthetics with subtly antiqued binding
• Rounded neck profile for a classic, broken-in feel
• LR Baggs VTC pickup for natural amplified tone

Specifications

Body

• Shape: J-45 / Round Shoulder
• Top: Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Sinker Mahogany
• Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Material: Mahogany
• Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20, Standard
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
• Nut: Bone, 1.72"
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail neck-to-body

Hardware

• Bridge: Traditional belly-up
• Bridge Pins: Tusq
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: Grover Strap, cream button
• Tuner Plating: Nickel
• Pickguard: 50s-style tortoise
• Truss Rod Cover: Black

Electronics

• Pickup: LR Baggs VTC under-saddle
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone

Miscellaneous

• Includes Gibson accessory kit
• Hardshell case included

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