Gibson Custom 1955 J-45 Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst #21385039

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Key Features

Actual guitar photographed
Thermally aged Sitka spruce top for a rich, seasoned tone
Comfortable an easy to play round mahogany neck
Grover strap tuners with cream buttons hold tuning and look great

Gibson Custom 1955 J-45 Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst #21385039 Overview

The Gibson Custom 1955 J-45 Light Aged is a stunning recreation of the classic workhorse acoustic, built with all the vibe of a well-loved vintage guitar. Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, it pairs a thermally aged Sitka spruce top with a mahogany body for that warm, seasoned tone players crave, while the Murphy Lab Light Aged finish gives it the feel and look of an original 50s gem.

A comfortable round mahogany neck, bone nut and saddle, and Grover strap tuners with cream buttons make it a joy to play and reliable on stage or in the studio. Supplied in a 50s-style Lifton case, it delivers timeless J-45 character with the attention to detail only Gibson Custom can bring.

Product Ref: 341983

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Light aged authenticity

This J-45 captures that gently road-worn vibe with a Light Aged finish from the Murphy Lab, so it looks and feels like a favourite that’s been gigged for decades. Subtle checking and lightly aged hardware add character without going overboard, giving you instant confidence under the fingers and a lived-in response that lets the guitar breathe and sing straight away

Vintage-correct tonewoods

A thermally aged Sitka spruce top meets a mahogany back and sides for the warm, seasoned voice players love. Traditional scalloped X-bracing and hide-glue construction help the top move, unlocking quick attack, woody mids and a sweet, open high end. It’s the classic J-45 recipe, refined for today but unmistakably steeped in golden-era sound

1955 details that matter

The extended fingerboard with 20 frets, the larger 50s-style pickguard and the round-shoulder silhouette all nod to a pivotal year in J-45 history. These touches don’t just look right; they feel right, delivering the familiar ergonomics and projection that made the model a studio and stage staple across generations of songwriters and players

Playability and reliability

A comfortable round mahogany neck, 24.75" scale and 1.725" (43.8 mm) nut width make chords, fingerstyle and strummed work effortless. Bone nut, saddle and pins maximise resonance, while Grover tuners with cream buttons keep things solid and stable. It ships in a period-correct Lifton hardshell case, so you’re ready to roll from studio session to weekend gig