Gibson J-45 Koa Carpathian Spruce - Honey Burst

Enter the warm side of the universe.
The Greatest Hits II J-45 takes Gibson’s most iconic round-shoulder acoustic and re-launches it in stunning limited-edition form. Part of the Greatest Hits II series—celebrating Gibson’s most loved limited models from years past—this guitar blends timeless tone with interstellar visual appeal.

Built on the legendary J-45 platform, this model pairs an AA-grade Koa back and sides with a responsive Carpathian Spruce top, creating a voice that’s deep, woody, and unmistakably Gibson. Expect rich low-end thump, warm mids, and a smooth top end that sits perfectly in any mix—whether you’re strumming open chords, driving a band, or exploring fingerstyle passages late into the cosmos.

The striped ebony fingerboard delivers clarity and definition, while the rounded slim-taper neck feels fast, comfortable, and familiar—ready for long missions in the studio or on stage. Finished in a glowing Honey Burst under gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, this J-45 looks like it was dipped in starlight.

Equipped with the LR Baggs VTC pickup system, your tone translates effortlessly from acoustic space to amplified environments, preserving every nuance of your playing with natural warmth and balance.

Classic. Powerful. Timeless.
This is the J-45—reborn for players who chase tone across galaxies.

Model: Greatest Hits II J-45 Koa, Carpathian
Body Back/Sides: Koa (AA) 
Body Top: Carpathian Spruce
Body Shape: J-45 (Round Shoulder)
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Single-Play Back
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Striped Ebony 
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots 
Nut: Tusq, 1.725" 
Neck Profile: Rounded - Slim Taper
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 12" 
Frets:  20 (Standard)
Truss Rod: Fully Adjustable
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail to Body 
Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo   
Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Striped Ebony 
Pickguard: Tort Tear Drop 
Rosette: Small Abalone 
Truss Rod Cover: B/W
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge Pins: Tusq
Saddle Material: Tusk
Tuning Machines: Grover Open-Back 
Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone Controls 
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack 
String Gauge: .012. .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Hardshell Case 
Accessories: Custom COA