1962 J-45

In-depth analysis of a large number of Gibson J-45s from the 1940s to 1960s. A true new book on the J-45 disassembly!

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Gibson / 1962 J-45

The J-45 is an absolutely iconic name in Gibson acoustics.
Among them, are you not also drawn to the especially popular vintage tone and look of the early 1960s, while at the same time being discouraged by the ever-rising prices and the risk of actually using a rare old guitar on stage?

Even if you get a current model in search of the crisp, punchy stroke sound loved by many singer-songwriters, you still end up wanting the dry, authentic sound that only a true old Gibson can deliver. That is the instinct of a hands-on, practical player.
However, do you spend a large budget searching for a good early-1960s example in excellent condition, or compromise on tone and settle for a current model?
For a guitarist looking for a lifelong main guitar, this is an extremely difficult question.

The ultimate answer to that question is this 1962 Gibson J-45, which combines the aura of the true vintage that has produced countless classic songs with the supreme sound that goes with it.

⚫︎Beautifully faded cherry sunburst unique to the early 1960s
Freshly refined from the darker color schemes up through the 1950s, this cherry sunburst is beloved as a color that symbolizes the 1960s.
More than 60 years have passed, the red has faded beautifully, and the vintage-specific look has a commanding presence that stands apart under stage lighting.

⚫︎The ultimate percussive sound shaped by more than 60 years of age
Made in 1962, with more than 60 years of aging, the top spruce and the mahogany on the sides/back have aged.
With the crisp, punchy attack unique to an adjustable saddle, it adds a rich midrange that has blossomed through years of vibration, and it performs with tremendous power as the ultimate accompaniment instrument that supports the vocal.

⚫︎60s-specific playability that supports a brutal live setting
Its overwhelming projection and a neck grip that feels instantly familiar in the player’s hand make it ideal not only for singing and songwriting or band ensembles, but also for modern, intense live performances and recording environments where it can still hold its own as a main instrument.

An early-1960s J-45 beloved by many legends has fully established the style and sound of a true vintage, and prices are rapidly rising worldwide.
Among them, a 1962 model with the superb looks and sound described above is becoming harder and harder to find, and a truly once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Please experience the supreme aura that the 1960s Gibson radiates and the ultimate tone woven by more than 60 years of history with your own strokes.
Feel free to contact us for details on the condition and to try it out.

[Specifications / Included Case]
TOP : Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH : 43mm
SCALE : 625mm
CASE : Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair/processing history / replacement parts / appearance condition, etc.]
※This information is based on what we can inspect and determine in-store for used/vintage items.
Please understand in advance.
- In very good condition for its age, with no major repairs or noticeable damage
- There is a repaired split in the wood of the saddle wing on the bridge’s bass-string side

[Playing condition]
-String height at the 12th fret: 6th string side 2.8mm, 1st string side 1.8mm
-Saddle protrusion: approx. 4.0mm to 4.5mm
-The sound is not choked or buzzy, and the playing condition is good.

[安心保証：6ヶ月]

[Mail-order安心サービス]
For mail-order sales, we cannot provide customers with an opportunity to try the instrument, so we offer a 6-day trial period after delivery.
Please take your time to try the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the product price.
※Round-trip shipping costs are borne by the customer.