As it celebrates over 130 years of making the most iconic guitars in the world, Gibson has been shaping the sound of music since 1894, when its founder Orville Gibson designed and built his earliest-known musical instrument in his workshop. The innovative and forward-thinking carved top design that revolutionized the mandolin and guitar world delivering a louder, more durable, more playable instrument, remains the DNA of every Gibson. Handcrafted by the expert luthiers of the Gibson acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Montana, Gibson is proud to announce the new Gibson J-45 and SJ-200 Standard acoustic guitars, marking refreshed versions of Gibson’s world-renowned acoustic guitar models in new colors. The Gibson J-45 and SJ-200 Standard acoustic guitars are available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers, at the Gibson Garage flagship stores in Nashville, and London, and online at www.gibson.com.
The best-selling acoustic of all time from Gibson, the J-45 is nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass. The new Gibson J-45 Standard, is available in Vintage Sunburst, or the new Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, equipped with L.R. Baggs™ VTC under-saddle pickup and preamp, and it is stage and studio-ready from the moment you take it out of the included hardshell guitar case.
The legacy of Gibson’s “King of the Flat-Tops” lives on in the SJ-200 Standard. From its inaugural appearance in 1937, Gibson’s SJ-200 set an unmatched standard. The SJ-200 continues a legacy of the world’s most famous acoustic guitar, and certainly one of the most popular. The body features gorgeous flame maple and is finished in your choice of stunning Wine Red, or the new Triburst finish. It comes equipped with gold Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, a TUSQ® nut, saddle, and bridge pins, and it is stage and studio ready with an internal LR Baggs™ Anthem mic/pickup system. A Gibson hardshell case is included.
