Gibson 60's J45 Original Wine Red with Hardcase

The Gibson 60s J-45 Original in Wine Red is a stunning model that faithfully recreates the look and feel of a J-45 from that specific decade, offering a slightly different set of period-correct appointments compared to the '50s version.

It is a slope-shoulder dreadnought, often called "The Workhorse," and as you specified, it includes a Gibson Hardshell Case.

Key Features and Specifications

'60s Period-Correct Appointments

• Finish Color: Wine Red Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer (a distinctive, bold color for the era)

• Pickguard: White 60s-style pickguard with a hot-stamp Gibson logo

• Bridge: Traditional belly-up Rosewood bridge with an Adjustable Tusq Saddle. The adjustable bridge was a hallmark of many 1960s Gibson acoustics.

• Nut Width: Narrower 1.687" (1 11/16") nut width, common in the 60s, which provides a fast and comfortable feel for many players.

Construction and Tone

• Body Style: Round Shoulder J-45 Dreadnought

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany

  • This wood combination delivers the classic J-45 sound: warm, balanced, and excellent for vocal accompaniment and rhythm playing.

• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

• Scale Length: 24.75" (Short Scale)

Neck & Hardware

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Rounded

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Dot inlays

• Tuners: Grover Strap with Cream Buttons

Electronics

• Pickup: This model is commonly sold without a factory-installed pickup (acoustic-only), reflecting the vintage era. However, some retailers may offer versions with an added system like the LR Baggs VTC.