1960 Gibson J-45
The 1960 J-45 at the peak of folk revival — the guitar of Peter, Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan's acoustic influences, and countless folk singers. Excellent tone, increasingly affordable vintage prices.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Spruce (top), Mahogany (back and sides) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | None (acoustic) |
| Bridge | Rosewood belly-up bridge |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst (new) |
| Est. Production | 3,200 |
Pickups & Electronics
Pure acoustic flat-top. Some examples have factory-installed De Armond pickup.
What Changed in 1960
Cherry Sunburst finish was introduced as an alternative to standard sunburst. The J-45 was Gibson's best-selling acoustic guitar. Some examples available with factory De Armond pickup.
Collector's Notes
Natural top (no sunburst) examples are extremely rare and valuable. Verify the pickguard is original — many have been replaced. A neck reset may be needed on many examples — factor this into the purchase price.