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Gibson J-45 '50s Original Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Ebony

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Gibson J-45 '50s Original Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric Guitar, EbonyFor so many working musicians, the Gibson J 45 '50s Original was, is, and will forever be "The Workhorse." This left handed '50s inspired round shoulder dreadnought acoustic comes together in a shape reminiscent of the J 45s that proliferated through post war American culture. Authentic materials, shapes, styles, and sounds all assemble for a reliable and honest acoustic experience. After the model's introduction in 1942, the J 45 slipped into the

For so many working musicians, the Gibson J-45 '50s Original was, is, and will forever be "The Workhorse." This left-handed '50s-inspired round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic comes together in a shape reminiscent of the J-45s that proliferated through post-war American culture. Authentic materials, shapes, styles, and sounds all assemble for a reliable and honest acoustic experience.

After the model's introduction in 1942, the J-45 slipped into the current of culture to become Gibson's flagship acoustic guitar. In the spirit of one of Gibson's most iconic models, today's J-45 '50s Original plays authentically to the classic of the name's past. This all begins with the iconic round shoulder dreadnought shape with a Sitka spruce top and select mahogany back and sides. These two tonewoods land among Gibson's – and acoustic guitars' at large – most popular for a classic palette balancing the mahogany's richness and the spruce's brightness. Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer wraps this model in a deep ebony finish on the outside while traditional hand-scalloped X-Bracing lines its inside for a balanced and concise voice.

This '50s-inspired model brings on a mahogany neck in a Rounded profile with compound Dovetail neck-to-body construction. With a full grip, this mahogany neck plays easily with a rosewood fingerboard. A twelve-inch radius, Mother of Pearl dot inlays, and twenty Standard-sized frets make this J-45 smoothly played on the fingers. From here, this left-handed dreadnought is built up with a couple reliable hardware specifications. Strings are grounded by a Traditional Belly Up rosewood bridge and bone saddle alongside a TUSQ nut and Grover strap cream button tuning machines toward the headstock. This J-45 '50s Original is topped off with a '50s-era tortoise pickguard and a L.R. Baggs VTC electronics system with volume and tone controls bringing its rich tones to the stage. Traveling with an included Gibson hardshell case, this dreadnought easily and safely moves from place to place.

The Workhorse is alive as it's ever been with this left-handed J-45 '50s Original.

  • J-45 round-shoulder dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar model
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer-finished Sitka spruce top with multi-ply binding
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer-finished solid select mahogany back and sides with single-ply binding
  • Traditional hand-scalloped X-Bracing pattern
  • Mahogany neck in Rounded profile with compound dovetail neck-to-body construction
  • Rosewood fingerboard with twenty Standard frets and Mother of Pearl dot inlays
  • Bone nut and Grover tuning machines with cream buttons
  • Rosewood Traditional Belly Up bridge with bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins
  • '50s-era tortoise pickguard
  • L.R. Baggs VTC electronics system with soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone controls
  • Gibson hardshell case included
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Good looking shoes, fairly comfortable and good value based on the description shared, so I don’t feel it’s fair to rate them lower than 4 stars. I had high hopes for them based on previous reviews from others saying they wore them in the food and beverage industry that mentioned their quality and durability, however I strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you do. I purchased these to wear working in a full service upscale restaurant and in less than two months have managed to have torn the material on the middle exterior section and the bottoms of the shoes are already completely worn down. Good design, but the durability needs to be improved if they’re to hold up for that industry.
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Houston, US
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DO NOT BUY (lasted less than 7 months)
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I bought these for work as a bartender in August of 2025. By December, the tops were scuffed, frayed, and peeling beyond repair, and by February, the soles were coming off. I’ve never had a pair of shoes with such low quality.
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Omaha, US
★★★★★ 5
Most comfortable shoes, right out of the box!
Size: 8.5, Color: Cognac Napa Leather
Oh my! So, my ordering of shoes online has been hit or miss - 1/2 size too big or too small; too wide or not wide enough. Enter these Marc Joseph shoes… such a game changer. They fit like a glove, exceptionally comfortable, and easy to slip in and out of. I like them so much that I am shopping for another pair. So far, the size, quality, fit, feel, look, and comfort make this pair my dedicated first pick. Btw, I have been wearing them for six hours and they are still very comfortable! I highly recommend these shoes.
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Llego exactamente la talla que pedí, son como se ven en la foto!
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