2014 Gibson J45 Brown Top – £1799

Aug 30, 2025 | Gibson

2014 Gibson J45 Brown Top – £1799

NEW ARRIVAL  Known as “The Workhorse”, the Gibson J-45 body style is among Gibson’s most beloved. This particular Custom Shop example sits at the top of Gibson’s J-45 line, and features a superb blend of tonewoods, giving a rich, strong sound, with plenty of bite. The AA-grade Sitka Spruce top and pattern-grade Honduras Mahogany body gives a fantastic tone, Using new finish techniques the Custom Shop Brown Top J-45, starkly contrasted with a white pickguard, is a modern representation of a classic standard. The guitar’s in very good condition, with just a few visible signs of playwear, and a small repaired crack by the end pin. It has an easy playing neck with comfortable action, and comes in it’s original Gibson embossed hard case.

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