Gibson Electric Acoustic Guitar For Sale (2023 Update)

Love the J-45 but also have historically owned Rosewood guitars so this combination was a perfect fit for me. It's got a big full sound, good lows, nice highs. The onboard pickup is better than I expected and when played through an acoustic amp, the low end and fullness of the sound was insanely good. The guitar has a beautiful finish and some nice added touches above the standard J-45. You can't go wrong with a J-45 regardless but if you want something a little different from the standard in terms of sound and looks, I would take a serious look at this one. I couldn't be happier with this one.Randall K

I really wanted an electric J-45. The G 45 seemed to fit the bill. I've owned many Gibsons since the 70's, including a '63 J45 adjustable bridge and a '64 L5 CES. But they've gotten so expensive that new ones are basically out of my reach. I know Gibson fit, finish and quality and I have to say this guitar falls a little short, even at a grand. I own several acoustic electrics that I use as gigging workhorses. I ran across 3 major issues with the G45 Studio. The G string tuning key responded poorly and required nearly 1/2 a turn in either direction to change string pitch. The offset bridge for high E and B strings raised a flag for me since all my other acoustic electrics have a straight bridge. I could not get the guitar to be reasonably tuned no matter how many cents I tried to compensate either way. If I played an E it would be in, then a D, the D would be noticeably out. I am very experienced in compromised tuning, but it was irreconcilable with this guitar. Lastly, the sound. When I plugged the guitar in to the P.A. there was barely any sound coming out. My other acoustics are consistent in volume when plugged in. I loosened the strings, lifted the bridge and found small pieces of wood left that had pinched and left dents in the pickup wire compromising the contact of pressure of the bridge downward. So the sound was uneven,even after I blew out the wood chips. I would consider buying the guitar again if I could test play it through an amplifier before purchasing, but I won't pay full price for a demonstrator model that has already been played by numerous people and the guitar stores I have visited had no new ones out of the box. The included case makes this a steal. But with the quality control for this model you take a chance. I played the guitar for approximately 30 hours before returning.Rikenrocker

I've been playing guitar for about 16 years now, and I have owned several great guitars. I generally prefer Martin guitars (an HD-28 vintage series is my current "favorite" guitar), but I also have plenty of experience with Taylor, Takamine, Larrivee… guitars. I was recently in the market for a good guitar that wasn't too terribly expensive so that when I left it on stage, or allowed others to borrow it on stage I wouldn't worry about it like I do with my Martin. I've always wanted a Gibson, but in the past I've always found their sound lacking, and because of that I always purchased different guitars (often Martin or Taylor). Long story short, after playing a lot of Gibson, Martin and Taylor guitars at my local music store, this is the one I came home with and I couldn't be happier. This guitar is incredibly versatile! I play primarily country, southern gospel, contemporary christian, and a little bluegrass, but no matter what I use this guitar for it never disappoints me. Compared to my HD-28 I would say the J15 is more balanced, but it still provides plenty of bass for rhythm, and a very warm sound overall. The J15 is not as responsive as my HD-28, but every guitar is different, and this one definitely has its place. My only complaint is with tuning. When I initially bought this guitar it was VERY hard to get tuned, and it wouldn't stay in tune well at all. After a few months of playing this guitar, it now stays in tune very well once you get it dialed in, but I still find it harder to tune than other quality guitars that I have owned in the past. I may change out the tuners down the road, but they do work which is why I didn't deduct for this… It just takes a little more time to tune than normal which is a bit annoying when you are on stage. Nonetheless this is a GREAT guitar! This guitar has become my go-to, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. If you are looking for a great guitar under $2500… this is it! Well done Gibson.Slim Jim

Bought mine in October '14, play her every day. I had about $1500 to spend on a new acoustic, and the J15 was by far the most guitar at this price point. Plus, I wanted a short scale with a wider and fatter fingerboard/neck. Plusses: Plays like a dream, intonation spot on, booming bass, beautiful woods and finish. Love the round shoulder body. Minuses: Sounded tinny at first, especially compared to a comparable Martin. However, in 2 1/2 years and lots of playing, the woods have mellowed and the tone is rich and balanced, not to mention LOUD! I replaced the cheapo plastic bridge pins with Tusq pins and noticed a difference in tone right away. I don't like piezo pickups in general, and the Baggs Element pu had lower output from both the E strings. Replaced it with a Baggs Lyric mic pu. The mini Grovers work fine, but I had a set of full size 18:1 Rotomatics, so I put them on.blargo49

Have owned this guitar for over 9 months. Extremely pleased with this guitar! Mine had no cosmetic issues. In fact it's beautiful. As far as the smell of the wood and lacquer, love it. I played this guitar before I purchased it so no surprises. I have average sized hands with thick fingers. The neck is very smooth and easy to play. The sound is full and articulate. I have played this guitar live every week since I have purchased it. Nothing but compliments on the sound and tone of this guitar. Highly recommend. Great guitar for the money. Pick guards and etched truss rod covers make absolutely no difference to me. How it plays and sounds does. Good job Gibson.Brad

I love this guitar, but I got mine for a killer price, so… I probably like it 5x better than had I paid full price. I'm marking it not a good value because the new prices are ridiculous. But I am extremely happy with the price I got it for. Plays great, sounds great, looks great. It's got that awesome vintage vibe but has excellent playability all the way up and down the neck. Great for strumming and fingerstyle, and least for anything I want to do with it. The mic on the LR Baggs Anthem blender doesn't get much use because it feeds back. Run it through a Fishman Aura Spectrum DI, and you will love it.martin_gibson

This is a unique Gibson. With the Rosewood sides and back and long scale it sounds a bit like my Martin HD-28. This guitar though, with the Rosewood bridge seems to have a little more clarity and punch. Unlike short scale Gibsons this guitar has a nice tight sound. Fit and finish is really good. I am very pleased to add this Gibson to my growing guitar collection.Victory Pete

There's just something about the feel and sound of a Gibson. I've used them since the 60's and this acoustic is no exception. The playerport sound is excellent.John

I have several acoustic guitars. Yamahas, Taylor's, Gretch, Fender and others. I played this in the show room and it not only sounded great!, But, it asked me to take it home! I love this guitar. Sounds great, has great electronics on board and bonded with instantly. Yes, I took it home!Matt T.

It is so easy and fun to play, and the fact it can be plugged into an amp, makes it even more fun! There is absolutely nothing bad I can say about this guitar!! Buy it now!Tony

I'd been in the market for a new acoustic for a while but never really knew which one to go for. Luckily, PMT in Birmingham has a fantastic range of acoustics and their super helpful staff were extremely patient with me as I tried about a dozen different models, including various Taylors and Martins. For some reason, I had always thought that Taylor and Martin guitars would be the cream of the crop when it came to acoustics and, as such, had never considered Gibsons even though I own several Gibson electrics. However, the second I started playing the Gibson SJ200, it was obvious that this was the one. A really comfortable neck, a gloriously balanced sound that you can 'feel' wash through you when you play, great responsiveness to the attack of your pick… I could go on. Whilst it might be a strange thing to say, whilst it does have a great pickup in it, it feels more like a traditional acoustic guitar than any of the others that I played. Whatever your style – fingerpicking through to power chord rock – this one does it all. Granted, it ain't cheap. However, if you're only ever going to buy one acoustic to keep forever, I would heartily recommend trying a Gibson Montana SJ200. If it's good enough for the likes of Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Pete Townsend, then it's good enough for me!David C.

I use this guitar in regular performances in my group, the Ramblin' Rangers. It complements the rest of my Gibson guitars with its full sound and ease of playing.Ranger Brad

I received this today. I got home as the UPS driver was leaving it at my door. I quickly unboxed this and just looked at it. The case is considerably heavy, and the guitar is very light relatively speaking. The smell of the natural wood is present and pleasant. The rich sound is amazing. I love it. I immediately tuned it and played a few bits of songs I know. It is a wonderful guitar that is pleasing to the eye and even more delightful to the ear. This is making me long to learn more music and master my STP favorites. Very happy with my purchase.Michael

I've been looking for a pro instrument, something I would keep for a lifetime, to replace my entry-level Takamine acoustic. Maybe 20+ years ago I had played a Gibson Hummingbird in a store and I fell in love. But I couldn't afford it at the time. Still, I was open to other brands when shopping, and I tried a lot of them. But the Hummingbird Studio Walnut wound up being exactly I was looking for. Above all, an acoustic has to sound right for you. The "right" sound can be different for everyone, and it can also depend on what style of music you play. If you are a singer, some guitars might compliment your voice better than others. This Hummingbird Studio has a very balanced sound across the entire range. It has a confident low end, but not "boomy". The high strings are never spikey – they are smooth, clear, and blend sweetly within chords. The Walnut back and sides seem to contribute to this "smooth and even" sound. There's a Rosewood version too, which sounded a bit brighter and stiffer to me. The Walnut responds very well to light or heavy playing, with plenty of overtones while still maintaining note definition. The body of this Studio version is slightly less deep than a traditional Hummingbird (by about 0.75 of an inch). While I'm sure that equates to a difference in sound on some level, I prefer to simply evaluate this guitar based on how it sounds on its own – which to me is wonderfully smooth and rich. It seems much easier for me to get a good recorded sound out of this compared to my cheaper acoustic. I'm using a microphone in my home studio (Rode NT1). I haven't even tried the built-in electronics, so I can't comment on that. The feel of a guitar is just as important as sound to me. I do admit that I'm a Gibson fan in general, also owning a Les Paul Studio. The neck on the Hummingbird Studio just fits me perfectly, and it makes me want to pick it up and play it every time I walk past it hanging on the wall in my home. Another thing I really like about the Studio series is the lack of binding on the neck. That's just a personal preference, but I like to see the bare neck and fretboard wood instead of plastic binding. To each their own. I compared this to a few Taylors – all great guitars, but the Taylors have a brighter, more modern sound that didn't quite suit me. The other contender was a nice Martin D-16E which sounded great, but just didn't quite feel right in my hands. In the end, the Hummingbird Studio just said "welcome home" every time I picked it up. And that's worth waiting for.Brock

This is a beautiful guitar and I loved everything about it until I started having problems with the output jack. I don't know if the construction issues were just related to my guitar or if anyone else has had the same issues. Nonetheless I had to bring it back to GC to have it repaired. One week later, I had the same issue, loose output jack with just normal use. I contacted Gibson directly and shipped my guitar to them to be repaired and they completely replaced the jack with a new and different one. So no more issues with loose jack after that, BUT something with the wiring must have been damaged in the process. When It was plugged in the sound would come and go or I would get a crackly sound. I changed batteries and tried multiple different cables thinking maybe it was the cable. No, it wasn't. At this point, with the price of this guitar and the expectation that Gibson would put out a quality product, I was frustrated and just opted to either exchange or return it. I will say my local GC was very supportive and helpful and allowed me to exchange for a different guitar. I went with another brand and am very pleased with my new guitar! I'm really sad that it didn't work out with this. Hopefully it was just my specific guitar, and that others who have purchased this or plans to purchase this does not have the same issues.Vanessa

Love the J-45 but also have historically owned Rosewood guitars so this combination was a perfect fit for me. It's got a big full sound, good lows, nice highs. The onboard pickup is better than I expected and when played through an acoustic amp, the low end and fullness of the sound was insanely good. The guitar has a beautiful finish and some nice added touches above the standard J-45. You can't go wrong with a J-45 regardless but if you want something a little different from the standard in terms of sound and looks, I would take a serious look at this one. I couldn't be happier with this one.Randall K

I really wanted an electric J-45. The G 45 seemed to fit the bill. I've owned many Gibsons since the 70's, including a '63 J45 adjustable bridge and a '64 L5 CES. But they've gotten so expensive that new ones are basically out of my reach. I know Gibson fit, finish and quality and I have to say this guitar falls a little short, even at a grand. I own several acoustic electrics that I use as gigging workhorses. I ran across 3 major issues with the G45 Studio. The G string tuning key responded poorly and required nearly 1/2 a turn in either direction to change string pitch. The offset bridge for high E and B strings raised a flag for me since all my other acoustic electrics have a straight bridge. I could not get the guitar to be reasonably tuned no matter how many cents I tried to compensate either way. If I played an E it would be in, then a D, the D would be noticeably out. I am very experienced in compromised tuning, but it was irreconcilable with this guitar. Lastly, the sound. When I plugged the guitar in to the P.A. there was barely any sound coming out. My other acoustics are consistent in volume when plugged in. I loosened the strings, lifted the bridge and found small pieces of wood left that had pinched and left dents in the pickup wire compromising the contact of pressure of the bridge downward. So the sound was uneven,even after I blew out the wood chips. I would consider buying the guitar again if I could test play it through an amplifier before purchasing, but I won't pay full price for a demonstrator model that has already been played by numerous people and the guitar stores I have visited had no new ones out of the box. The included case makes this a steal. But with the quality control for this model you take a chance. I played the guitar for approximately 30 hours before returning.Rikenrocker

Love the J-45 but also have historically owned Rosewood guitars so this combination was a perfect fit for me. It's got a big full sound, good lows, nice highs. The onboard pickup is better than I expected and when played through an acoustic amp, the low end and fullness of the sound was insanely good. The guitar has a beautiful finish and some nice added touches above the standard J-45. You can't go wrong with a J-45 regardless but if you want something a little different from the standard in terms of sound and looks, I would take a serious look at this one. I couldn't be happier with this one.Randall K

I really wanted an electric J-45. The G 45 seemed to fit the bill. I've owned many Gibsons since the 70's, including a '63 J45 adjustable bridge and a '64 L5 CES. But they've gotten so expensive that new ones are basically out of my reach. I know Gibson fit, finish and quality and I have to say this guitar falls a little short, even at a grand. I own several acoustic electrics that I use as gigging workhorses. I ran across 3 major issues with the G45 Studio. The G string tuning key responded poorly and required nearly 1/2 a turn in either direction to change string pitch. The offset bridge for high E and B strings raised a flag for me since all my other acoustic electrics have a straight bridge. I could not get the guitar to be reasonably tuned no matter how many cents I tried to compensate either way. If I played an E it would be in, then a D, the D would be noticeably out. I am very experienced in compromised tuning, but it was irreconcilable with this guitar. Lastly, the sound. When I plugged the guitar in to the P.A. there was barely any sound coming out. My other acoustics are consistent in volume when plugged in. I loosened the strings, lifted the bridge and found small pieces of wood left that had pinched and left dents in the pickup wire compromising the contact of pressure of the bridge downward. So the sound was uneven,even after I blew out the wood chips. I would consider buying the guitar again if I could test play it through an amplifier before purchasing, but I won't pay full price for a demonstrator model that has already been played by numerous people and the guitar stores I have visited had no new ones out of the box. The included case makes this a steal. But with the quality control for this model you take a chance. I played the guitar for approximately 30 hours before returning.Rikenrocker

I played a Gibson J-45 previously. I was looking for a smaller body size to make it easier to play and write at the same time. l laso wanted a cut away body for higher fret action. The G-Force tuner was an interesting plus. the tuner works nice for studio and stage tuning in standard tuning. Using the G-Force to tune other than standard tuning is really to complex in terms of the multiple buttons you have to press in specific sequence to make the use impractical. The G-Force tuner also requires some very specific steps to restring the guitar. I really, really like the sound. You might think with shallow body depth and body cut away that the sound may be less than a full dreadnought sound. This sound is better than the J-45 I have played for years. The appearance and workmanship is impeccable. There is a special insert included to store the guitar in a standard dreadnought case. This is a nice feature by Gibson, as the guitar shallow body would make it bounce around in a standard dreadnought case. I grew up in Kalamazoo Michigan, the home of Gibson guitars. A number of my family members worked at the Gibson plant. I played Epiphone and Gibson guitars from the Kalamzoo Parson Street factory since I was a kid. This is the best Gibson I have ever played.Lorenzo

I have been playing for 30 years. I own several J45s, none of them rosewood.. Interesting that the Songwriter comes in a J45 case. I have truly enjoyed the tonal quality of this guitar. It has a nice clarity and truly excels when played in the finger picking style The Fishman electronics give this guitar some additional range to dial in the tone you want. It sounds great plugged as well. I wish I had bought one of these 10 years ago.Philip S

I received this today. I got home as the UPS driver was leaving it at my door. I quickly unboxed this and just looked at it. The case is considerably heavy, and the guitar is very light relatively speaking. The smell of the natural wood is present and pleasant. The rich sound is amazing. I love it. I immediately tuned it and played a few bits of songs I know. It is a wonderful guitar that is pleasing to the eye and even more delightful to the ear. This is making me long to learn more music and master my STP favorites. Very happy with my purchase.Michael

I've been looking for a pro instrument, something I would keep for a lifetime, to replace my entry-level Takamine acoustic. Maybe 20+ years ago I had played a Gibson Hummingbird in a store and I fell in love. But I couldn't afford it at the time. Still, I was open to other brands when shopping, and I tried a lot of them. But the Hummingbird Studio Walnut wound up being exactly I was looking for. Above all, an acoustic has to sound right for you. The "right" sound can be different for everyone, and it can also depend on what style of music you play. If you are a singer, some guitars might compliment your voice better than others. This Hummingbird Studio has a very balanced sound across the entire range. It has a confident low end, but not "boomy". The high strings are never spikey – they are smooth, clear, and blend sweetly within chords. The Walnut back and sides seem to contribute to this "smooth and even" sound. There's a Rosewood version too, which sounded a bit brighter and stiffer to me. The Walnut responds very well to light or heavy playing, with plenty of overtones while still maintaining note definition. The body of this Studio version is slightly less deep than a traditional Hummingbird (by about 0.75 of an inch). While I'm sure that equates to a difference in sound on some level, I prefer to simply evaluate this guitar based on how it sounds on its own – which to me is wonderfully smooth and rich. It seems much easier for me to get a good recorded sound out of this compared to my cheaper acoustic. I'm using a microphone in my home studio (Rode NT1). I haven't even tried the built-in electronics, so I can't comment on that. The feel of a guitar is just as important as sound to me. I do admit that I'm a Gibson fan in general, also owning a Les Paul Studio. The neck on the Hummingbird Studio just fits me perfectly, and it makes me want to pick it up and play it every time I walk past it hanging on the wall in my home. Another thing I really like about the Studio series is the lack of binding on the neck. That's just a personal preference, but I like to see the bare neck and fretboard wood instead of plastic binding. To each their own. I compared this to a few Taylors – all great guitars, but the Taylors have a brighter, more modern sound that didn't quite suit me. The other contender was a nice Martin D-16E which sounded great, but just didn't quite feel right in my hands. In the end, the Hummingbird Studio just said "welcome home" every time I picked it up. And that's worth waiting for.Brock

This is a beautiful guitar and I loved everything about it until I started having problems with the output jack. I don't know if the construction issues were just related to my guitar or if anyone else has had the same issues. Nonetheless I had to bring it back to GC to have it repaired. One week later, I had the same issue, loose output jack with just normal use. I contacted Gibson directly and shipped my guitar to them to be repaired and they completely replaced the jack with a new and different one. So no more issues with loose jack after that, BUT something with the wiring must have been damaged in the process. When It was plugged in the sound would come and go or I would get a crackly sound. I changed batteries and tried multiple different cables thinking maybe it was the cable. No, it wasn't. At this point, with the price of this guitar and the expectation that Gibson would put out a quality product, I was frustrated and just opted to either exchange or return it. I will say my local GC was very supportive and helpful and allowed me to exchange for a different guitar. I went with another brand and am very pleased with my new guitar! I'm really sad that it didn't work out with this. Hopefully it was just my specific guitar, and that others who have purchased this or plans to purchase this does not have the same issues.Vanessa

Gibson started making these in 1934. I bought one 20 years ago and it is still my go to guitar. The first time I played it, I thought it was the best sounding guitar I'd ever heard. Something about the Sitka Spruce / Mahogany combination makes for a warm, full sound that nothing else can quite match. The slightly wider neck makes the guitar easy to flat pick, and finger pick. From the factory mine came ready to play. Haven't had to fool with the action yet. Also, the older I get, the more I appreciate how light weight it is, compared to a rosewood guitar, or an electric. It's kinder and gentler to my aging back. If you're looking for a guitar, play one of these 45s. You'll be glad you did!guitar49

Seriously, best guitars ever made. To many people, especially those under the spell of loud booming bluegrass machines, the j45 doesn't stand out. You may find them dull in loud busy guitar shops or next to a canon like a hd28.
But when you are alone in a quiet personal space with a J45 you realize there's no other guitar like it. And as it breaks in the tone gets better week by week. Best guitars ever.Richard Lucas Cronley

I purchased a 2018 model through Guitar Center last week, from what I can only assume was New Old Stock. It was a savings of around $400. It arrived today! With the exception of some minor finish issues from someone else handling the guitar (scuffs, mild scratching) it is f*&ing incredible. I have barely been able to set it down. It plays like a dream and sounds even better. It's very consistent up and down the neck and the tonalities between flat-picking and fingerpicking are super noticeable which is EXACTLY the way it should be, in my opinion. Fingerpicking gives the player deeper lows and snaps while flat-picking tends to be more on the side of treble and crispness. It's a dream instrument for me and I know it will be for you as well.Justin

I'd been in the market for a new acoustic for a while but never really knew which one to go for. Luckily, PMT in Birmingham has a fantastic range of acoustics and their super helpful staff were extremely patient with me as I tried about a dozen different models, including various Taylors and Martins. For some reason, I had always thought that Taylor and Martin guitars would be the cream of the crop when it came to acoustics and, as such, had never considered Gibsons even though I own several Gibson electrics. However, the second I started playing the Gibson SJ200, it was obvious that this was the one. A really comfortable neck, a gloriously balanced sound that you can 'feel' wash through you when you play, great responsiveness to the attack of your pick… I could go on. Whilst it might be a strange thing to say, whilst it does have a great pickup in it, it feels more like a traditional acoustic guitar than any of the others that I played. Whatever your style – fingerpicking through to power chord rock – this one does it all. Granted, it ain't cheap. However, if you're only ever going to buy one acoustic to keep forever, I would heartily recommend trying a Gibson Montana SJ200. If it's good enough for the likes of Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Pete Townsend, then it's good enough for me!David C.

I use this guitar in regular performances in my group, the Ramblin' Rangers. It complements the rest of my Gibson guitars with its full sound and ease of playing.Ranger Brad

Love the J-45 but also have historically owned Rosewood guitars so this combination was a perfect fit for me. It's got a big full sound, good lows, nice highs. The onboard pickup is better than I expected and when played through an acoustic amp, the low end and fullness of the sound was insanely good. The guitar has a beautiful finish and some nice added touches above the standard J-45. You can't go wrong with a J-45 regardless but if you want something a little different from the standard in terms of sound and looks, I would take a serious look at this one. I couldn't be happier with this one.Randall K

I really wanted an electric J-45. The G 45 seemed to fit the bill. I've owned many Gibsons since the 70's, including a '63 J45 adjustable bridge and a '64 L5 CES. But they've gotten so expensive that new ones are basically out of my reach. I know Gibson fit, finish and quality and I have to say this guitar falls a little short, even at a grand. I own several acoustic electrics that I use as gigging workhorses. I ran across 3 major issues with the G45 Studio. The G string tuning key responded poorly and required nearly 1/2 a turn in either direction to change string pitch. The offset bridge for high E and B strings raised a flag for me since all my other acoustic electrics have a straight bridge. I could not get the guitar to be reasonably tuned no matter how many cents I tried to compensate either way. If I played an E it would be in, then a D, the D would be noticeably out. I am very experienced in compromised tuning, but it was irreconcilable with this guitar. Lastly, the sound. When I plugged the guitar in to the P.A. there was barely any sound coming out. My other acoustics are consistent in volume when plugged in. I loosened the strings, lifted the bridge and found small pieces of wood left that had pinched and left dents in the pickup wire compromising the contact of pressure of the bridge downward. So the sound was uneven,even after I blew out the wood chips. I would consider buying the guitar again if I could test play it through an amplifier before purchasing, but I won't pay full price for a demonstrator model that has already been played by numerous people and the guitar stores I have visited had no new ones out of the box. The included case makes this a steal. But with the quality control for this model you take a chance. I played the guitar for approximately 30 hours before returning.Rikenrocker

Love the J-45 but also have historically owned Rosewood guitars so this combination was a perfect fit for me. It's got a big full sound, good lows, nice highs. The onboard pickup is better than I expected and when played through an acoustic amp, the low end and fullness of the sound was insanely good. The guitar has a beautiful finish and some nice added touches above the standard J-45. You can't go wrong with a J-45 regardless but if you want something a little different from the standard in terms of sound and looks, I would take a serious look at this one. I couldn't be happier with this one.Randall K

I really wanted an electric J-45. The G 45 seemed to fit the bill. I've owned many Gibsons since the 70's, including a '63 J45 adjustable bridge and a '64 L5 CES. But they've gotten so expensive that new ones are basically out of my reach. I know Gibson fit, finish and quality and I have to say this guitar falls a little short, even at a grand. I own several acoustic electrics that I use as gigging workhorses. I ran across 3 major issues with the G45 Studio. The G string tuning key responded poorly and required nearly 1/2 a turn in either direction to change string pitch. The offset bridge for high E and B strings raised a flag for me since all my other acoustic electrics have a straight bridge. I could not get the guitar to be reasonably tuned no matter how many cents I tried to compensate either way. If I played an E it would be in, then a D, the D would be noticeably out. I am very experienced in compromised tuning, but it was irreconcilable with this guitar. Lastly, the sound. When I plugged the guitar in to the P.A. there was barely any sound coming out. My other acoustics are consistent in volume when plugged in. I loosened the strings, lifted the bridge and found small pieces of wood left that had pinched and left dents in the pickup wire compromising the contact of pressure of the bridge downward. So the sound was uneven,even after I blew out the wood chips. I would consider buying the guitar again if I could test play it through an amplifier before purchasing, but I won't pay full price for a demonstrator model that has already been played by numerous people and the guitar stores I have visited had no new ones out of the box. The included case makes this a steal. But with the quality control for this model you take a chance. I played the guitar for approximately 30 hours before returning.Rikenrocker

Love the J-45 but also have historically owned Rosewood guitars so this combination was a perfect fit for me. It's got a big full sound, good lows, nice highs. The onboard pickup is better than I expected and when played through an acoustic amp, the low end and fullness of the sound was insanely good. The guitar has a beautiful finish and some nice added touches above the standard J-45. You can't go wrong with a J-45 regardless but if you want something a little different from the standard in terms of sound and looks, I would take a serious look at this one. I couldn't be happier with this one.Randall K

I really wanted an electric J-45. The G 45 seemed to fit the bill. I've owned many Gibsons since the 70's, including a '63 J45 adjustable bridge and a '64 L5 CES. But they've gotten so expensive that new ones are basically out of my reach. I know Gibson fit, finish and quality and I have to say this guitar falls a little short, even at a grand. I own several acoustic electrics that I use as gigging workhorses. I ran across 3 major issues with the G45 Studio. The G string tuning key responded poorly and required nearly 1/2 a turn in either direction to change string pitch. The offset bridge for high E and B strings raised a flag for me since all my other acoustic electrics have a straight bridge. I could not get the guitar to be reasonably tuned no matter how many cents I tried to compensate either way. If I played an E it would be in, then a D, the D would be noticeably out. I am very experienced in compromised tuning, but it was irreconcilable with this guitar. Lastly, the sound. When I plugged the guitar in to the P.A. there was barely any sound coming out. My other acoustics are consistent in volume when plugged in. I loosened the strings, lifted the bridge and found small pieces of wood left that had pinched and left dents in the pickup wire compromising the contact of pressure of the bridge downward. So the sound was uneven,even after I blew out the wood chips. I would consider buying the guitar again if I could test play it through an amplifier before purchasing, but I won't pay full price for a demonstrator model that has already been played by numerous people and the guitar stores I have visited had no new ones out of the box. The included case makes this a steal. But with the quality control for this model you take a chance. I played the guitar for approximately 30 hours before returning.Rikenrocker

I love this guitar, but I got mine for a killer price, so… I probably like it 5x better than had I paid full price. I'm marking it not a good value because the new prices are ridiculous. But I am extremely happy with the price I got it for. Plays great, sounds great, looks great. It's got that awesome vintage vibe but has excellent playability all the way up and down the neck. Great for strumming and fingerstyle, and least for anything I want to do with it. The mic on the LR Baggs Anthem blender doesn't get much use because it feeds back. Run it through a Fishman Aura Spectrum DI, and you will love it.martin_gibson

This is a unique Gibson. With the Rosewood sides and back and long scale it sounds a bit like my Martin HD-28. This guitar though, with the Rosewood bridge seems to have a little more clarity and punch. Unlike short scale Gibsons this guitar has a nice tight sound. Fit and finish is really good. I am very pleased to add this Gibson to my growing guitar collection.Victory Pete

geat story , great ending…i purchased from michael mattice a natural sj200 standard. love the look and nice play. about a month after i bought it it started playing funning and did not sound as it should. i took the guitar to my luthier thinking it might need an adjustment. luthier said i can make it better but cannot make it perfect. wah, i called G C Michael mattice explaining. he said let me see what i can do. 2 days later i received a email fro gibson in tennessee. i shipped the guitar with my luthier report asking the to fix the guitar prop or replace. it took 3 months but gibson sent me a new replacement. thanjks gibson..loving the guitar. i have bought many guitars from G C….thanks G C and Gibson for doing the right thing.gregorio r

Playability and sound is excellent, but a discolored neck reduces the overall evaluation. You get more value for money buying e.g. a Guild or a Furch guitarReviewed by Andertons Music Co.

While description says J-200, my 2020 came in with sticker inside guitar stating SJ-200 so for those of you wondering what the difference is, there is none. Even if tag said J-200, there is no difference other than the model number. This guitar is absolutely wonderful. I got the Vintage Sunburst. The neck on mine came like a very slightly larger slim taper, not as big as the 50/60 ES-339 but just a tad more than a slim taper. But each neck is a bit different due to each one being hand finished. Sound is very full, very even across the strings. Playing single notes on upper neck has a very resonant sound that fills the air and rings out acoustically. Works great both strumming and finger picking and I found all picked strings during hand picking to come out with the same dynamics and sound level. Beautiful tone, beautiful guitar, truly the "King of the flatops".Bassman

I'd been in the market for a new acoustic for a while but never really knew which one to go for. Luckily, PMT in Birmingham has a fantastic range of acoustics and their super helpful staff were extremely patient with me as I tried about a dozen different models, including various Taylors and Martins. For some reason, I had always thought that Taylor and Martin guitars would be the cream of the crop when it came to acoustics and, as such, had never considered Gibsons even though I own several Gibson electrics. However, the second I started playing the Gibson SJ200, it was obvious that this was the one. A really comfortable neck, a gloriously balanced sound that you can 'feel' wash through you when you play, great responsiveness to the attack of your pick… I could go on. Whilst it might be a strange thing to say, whilst it does have a great pickup in it, it feels more like a traditional acoustic guitar than any of the others that I played. Whatever your style – fingerpicking through to power chord rock – this one does it all. Granted, it ain't cheap. However, if you're only ever going to buy one acoustic to keep forever, I would heartily recommend trying a Gibson Montana SJ200. If it's good enough for the likes of Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Pete Townsend, then it's good enough for me!David C.

I use this guitar in regular performances in my group, the Ramblin' Rangers. It complements the rest of my Gibson guitars with its full sound and ease of playing.Ranger Brad

After a lot of searching and researching I found the perfect guitar at GAK ! Bought it unseen and couldn’t be happier with it. Sounds and feels amazing !customer

Build quality looks good. Substantial top bracing. Neck feels really good but is difficult to play because of neck curvature which creates high tension on strings – probably been sitting around the Perth shop for an extended period – no one bothered to check before sending. Will have to get it set up (more expense). Could not play with the Gibson strings provided – heavily oxidized – again old strings from a guitar that has been idle in the shop for too long – no one checked this either. Have had to buy low tension strings to play it until set up. Fretboard as dry as a …., but feels better now I have conditioned it a couple of times. Also, there are problems with the inner case lining (lifting) – again blind dispatcher – and the brass finish on the outer case clasps on arrival looking dull) have turned to a burnished silver only after opening the case for a fortnight. Really pretty poor form Manny's not checking the guitar out before shipping 🙁Lindsay A.

Hopefully, this will be a favorite acoustic guitar. The small 00 body size is very comfortable and casual. The neck shape is a described as a soft-V, fits comfortably in hand with a nice wide, flatter fret board that suits my large hands and fingers well. It's a handful where the neck meets the body. Lots of nice construction points on the guitar. The internal bracing is beautifully done. The hand scalloping is obvious, the bracing wood is tight grained and finished smooth. Compliments to Gibson builders on this one. The neck is unbound, the fret ends are polished and fit perfectly. The body finish is consistent and the polishing is perfect. The sound hole rosettes are clean as is the binding on the entire body. The rosewood grain is tight and consistent on the whole body. The Sitka Spruce top is clean, without any wood imperfections or distortions in the grain. Very slight color variations that give a pleasing appearance. The string height along the entire fretboard is consistent. No buzzing. No action adjustment has been needed. What a joy! Pull it out of the case, tune to pitch, play. Amazing. Plays as one would expect from an instrument at this price point. Don't really notice any next tapering, very subtle. How about saying it has a 'lush' midrange. Extremely full sounding. Nice thumping bass, not shrill anywhere. Have not used the electronics but with a complimentary acoustic amp this guitar should fill any recording or live performance roles. Total amateur here. A pro musician will be able to get more out of this instrument for a long, long time. Excellent build quality, great tonal breadth and depth. This is a great Gibson guitar.Kev

Guitar Heaven: it don't get much better then this. I purchased my L-00 over the reviews I read. When it arrived the setup looked good and the neck was perfectly straight. I tuned it and started playing: yuck! The sound sucked and it buzzed!! However, it had never been played!! So, I started playing it: putting quality sound into the body. My L-00 stopped buzzing and started sounding!! I've had it for two days now and every time I pick it up it sounds better and better!! Wow!! Looking forward to spending a lot of quality time with it for the rest of my life!! Dreams do come true!! 5 STARS!!Harold