1978 Gibson J-45 Deluxe Electric Acoustic | Tobacco Sunburst W/OHSC

1978 Gibson J-45 Deluxe Electric Acoustic | Tobacco Sunburst W/OHSC

This Guitar Is Located At Our IVG Burbank Store

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Cosmetic Play Wear With Various Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout

Made In Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Slope Shoulder Dreadnought Body Style

Spruce Top With Mahogany Back And Sides

Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

Rosewood Bridge

Enclosed Tuners

LR Baggs Acoustic Pickup System Installed

Scale Length: 24.75"

Weight: 4lbs 12oz

Nut Width: 1.65"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .83"

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: .96"

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case

The 1978 Gibson J-45 Deluxe, crafted in Kalamazoo, Michigan, represents a unique chapter in Gibson’s acoustic legacy. Built during the Norlin era, it features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard with deluxe binding. Its signature slope-shoulder dreadnought shape delivers warm, balanced tone, while the adjustable bridge reflects 1970s design trends. Though not as highly prized as earlier models, its Kalamazoo heritage and solid craftsmanship offer vintage appeal. The J-45 Deluxe remains a solid player’s choice with a classic American acoustic sound.