Gibson J-45 Custom
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The J-45 Custom is an upper-tier production interpretation of Gibson's workhorse acoustic, which means it has to walk a narrow line. Too plain, and the Custom pitch does not land; too ornate, and it stops feeling like a J-45. The best used examples keep the model's honesty while adding enough refinement to make the upcharge feel justified.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $2,525 and $2,950; anything under $2,525 is worth a close look. The market is predictable month to month.
This model rarely comes to market at ~3/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition has a moderate effect on price (~18% spread from clean to worn). Player-grade examples represent reasonable value.
For Sale (13 listings)
Lovies Guitars • 2012
2012 Gibson J-45 Custom Rosewood Natural Acoustic/ Electric Jumbo Guitar + OHSC
$3,695
Excellent
Garth’s Gibsons • 2026
Gibson J-45 Custom Select Grizzly Burst (2026) *SUPER RARE*
$5,700
Excellent
Vinstage Music • 2012
Gibson J-45 Custom Mystic Rosewood 2012 - 2013 - Vintage Sunburst
$3,320
Good
Grisham’s Gear • 2024
Gibson Custom J-45 Bats 2024 - Blood Red Burst
$4,100
Excellent![Gibson Custom J 45 Style [13283011] (03/02)](https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--Yhf-4IAS--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/3e01d97e-3776-4228-8b6f-08b175d9f5fb.jpg)
Atomic Music • 2014
Gibson RS4CRSGH1 J-45 j45 Custom The Workhorse Acoustic Guitar with Case 2014 - Vintage Sunburst
$3,799
Very Good
Private Seller • 2012
2012 Gibson J-45 Custom Rosewood Vintage Sunburst
$2,399
Very GoodLovies Guitars • 2012
2012 Gibson J-45 Custom Rosewood Natural Acoustic/ Electric Jumbo Guitar + OHSC
$3,695
Excellent
GearNuts • 2024
Gibson Acoustic J-45 Custom Acoustic-electric Guitar - Ebony (J45CustEbd1)
$4,299
B-Stock