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Gibson Custom Shop 1955 J-45: A remarkable recreation of the mid-50s era Workhorse

The Gibson J-45™ was first introduced in 1942 and quickly earned its nickname, “The Workhorse,” due to its wide acceptance, no-nonsense simplicity, and understated elegance. It’s one of the most recorded acoustic guitars in history and Gibson’s best-selling acoustic model of all time. 1955 was a significant year in the history of the J-45 model. It was when Gibson lengthened the fretboard and added a 20th fret to the J-45. Around the same time, the teardrop pickguard used on the earlier models was dropped in favor of a larger 50-styled pickguard.

Handcrafted with care in Bozeman, Montana, by Gibson Custom’s expert acoustic luthiers, the 1955 J-45 Light Aged is a stunning recreation of the 1955 J-45. It features vintage-accurate appointments and features. The round shoulder mahogany body has a thermally aged Sitka spruce top to give it the sweet tone of a long-cherished, well-seasoned vintage guitar. The X-bracing is fitted with hide glue, and the body is adorned with multi-ply top and single-ply back binding. The mahogany neck has a Round profile and is attached to the body with a compound dovetail neck-to-body joint that is also fitted with hide glue. The neck is capped with a rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 20 standard frets and decorated with simple mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Vintage-style Grover® strap tuners with cream buttons are installed on the headstock, and the nut, saddle, and bridge pins are all bone. The 1955 J-45 Light Aged features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. It comes packaged in a 50s-style Lifton™ hardshell case to complete the authentic vintage playing and ownership experience that only Gibson Custom and the Murphy Lab can deliver.

Key Features

• Vintage Tonewoods: Features a solid mahogany body with a thermally-aged sitka spruce top, delivering the sweet, seasoned tone of a long-cherished vintage guitar.
• Authentic Feel & Finish: The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish and hardware meticulously simulate decades of light play wear, providing the unique character and vibe of an original Golden Era instrument.
• Period-Correct Hardware & Case: Equipped with a rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and Grover strap tuners, and comes in a 50s-style Lifton hardshell case to complete the authentic vintage experience.

Conclusion

The Gibson Custom Shop 1955 J-45 is a testament to timeless design and masterful craftsmanship. It perfectly blends the soul and playability of a vintage “Workhorse” with the reliability of a new guitar, making it a perfect choice for players and collectors who seek an authentic Gibson experience.