Gibson Custom Shop J-45
Aftermarket Price History
Used-market sales only. Brand New listings excluded.
The J-45 Custom Shop page is where Gibson's most famous slope-shoulder acoustic gets judged on execution rather than just on name recognition. Buyers here care about how the build was done, how tastefully it was finished and whether the instrument still feels like a top-tier Gibson flat-top. Structural cleanliness matters because this is supposed to be the higher-confidence version of a guitar people already trust.
Individual Listings (Used Market)
Used-condition sales and current used listings. Brand New listings excluded.
Market Report
Used examples typically trade between $2,400 and $2,975; anything under $2,375 is worth a close look. Some price variation month to month, but within a normal range.
This model rarely comes to market at ~4/month. When one does appear, expect less room to negotiate on price.
Condition matters here — worn examples sell for roughly 41% less than clean ones. Prioritize a good example if you plan to resell.
Related models
Lower-priced vintage-spec production: ladder bracing and period-correct construction without the Custom Shop premium.
War-era period reissue at a higher price: the most historically specific J-45 for serious vintage-spec buyers.
High-profile signature at a similar price: a different brief — rock pedigree over vintage purity.
For Sale (14 listings)
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ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 2025
Gibson Custom Motohiro Hata J-45 Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Heritage Cherry Sunburst [22745026] (04/20)
$5,560
Excellent
The Guitar Bazaar by Leroux Music • 2016
Gibson Custom Shop J45 Maple Burst - 1 of 75 - Special Run - 2016
$3,049
Very Good
SOUTH AUSTIN MUSIC • 2024
2024 Gibson Custom Shop J45 Red Spruce Acoustic
$4,000
Very Good
SingBlueSilver3 • 2025
Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab '42 Banner J-45 Reissue Heavy Aged 2025 - Present - Vintage Sunburst
$9,919
Excellent
Lovies Guitars • 2023
Minty! 2023 Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Koa Acoustic Guitar + OHSC
$3,295
Excellent
Lovies Guitars • 2010
2010 Gibson Custom Shop 60’s J-45 Original Acoustic Dreadnaught Guitar Black Ebony + OHSC
$2,695
Excellent
Savannah Guitar Lutherie & Mercantile • 2011
Gibson Custom J-45 2011 - Never Owned
$3,500
Excellent
Empire Music • 2022
Gibson Custom Shop M2M J-45 Red Spruce (2022) - Vintage Sunburst #22064 with Original Hard Case
$2,599
Excellent
For the Love of Gear • 2019
Gibson Custom Shop J-45 Vintage VOS - 2019
$3,595
Excellent
Eva Road Guitars • 2024
Gibson Custom Shop Modern J-45 Custom 2024 - Present - Ebony
$3,408
Very Good
The Fret Shop, Huntsville AL • 2005
Used (2005) Gibson Historic Collection J-45 Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case
$2,800
Very Good