J-15 Guitars

You'd be hard-pressed to find a guitarist who isn't familiar with Gibson's acoustic legacy. In fact, their J-45 became a favorite quickly after its introduction in 1942, and it also just happens to be one of the best-selling acoustic guitars of all time. While Gibson always stays true to their roots, they never stop reinventing the wheel either - for proof, you don't need to look any further than the J-15. Boasting the same round-shoulder body shape as the J-45 (aka "The Workhorse"), J-15 guitars take the versatility of that model to a whole new level. From intimate coffeehouse settings to large concert stages, the J-15 can handle it all.

The fact that the Gibson J-15 is already a top-rated item should give you a great idea of how incredible it is. Handcrafted at Gibson's facility in Bozeman, Montana, the Gibson J-15 Acoustic-Electric Guitar is constructed entirely of North American sustainable tonewoods. Featuring a Sitka spruce top and a walnut back and sides, the J-15 delivers a boisterous yet warm sound that makes it ideal for a wide range of playing environments. Other unique appointments include: abalone rosette, walnut fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays, Mini Grover tuners and a teardrop tortoise pickguard.

An acoustic guitar that has a natural sound like the J-15 deserves only the finest electronics when it's time to plug in. Unlike the average undersaddle pickups that depend on string compression for sound, the Gibson J-15 is loaded with L.R. Baggs Element Electronics. The Element is capable of mirroring the soundboard's actual movement as you play, while the ultra-thin, flexible film sensor picks up the J-15's most subtle nuances. In other words, when you're ready to hit the stage with the J-15, you and your audience will be in for quite the performance.

We could on and on about what makes J-15 guitars so special, but words alone don't do it justice; you have to experience it yourself. With the J-15, Gibson has proven to the world once again why they remain a leader in acoustic guitar design. Make no mistake, if you think the J-45 is a stunning instrument, wait until you the play the J-15; it may very well become your new favorite workhorse.