Serial: 80535601
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Gibson J-45 – 1985 (Serial #80535601)
Sales-Friendly Description
For sale: A 1985 Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar, crafted in Gibson’s Nashville facility during the brand’s celebrated 90th Anniversary era. This iconic slope-shoulder dreadnought delivers the warm, balanced tone that has made the J-45 a favorite of singer-songwriters and stage performers for decades. With its classic sunburst finish, solid Sitka spruce top, and mahogany back and sides, this instrument offers both timeless looks and exceptional playability. This example, stamped on February 22, 1985, is one of the early Nashville-built J-45s from this transitional period, offering the craftsmanship and tonal character that define Gibson’s legacy.
Specifications (1985 Gibson J-45)
Model: Gibson J-45
Year: 1985
Serial Number: 80535601
Production Date: February 22, 1985
Factory: Nashville, USA
Body Shape: Slope-Shoulder Dreadnought
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
Bridge: Rosewood – fixed (some 1985s had adjustable bridges)
Finish: Sunburst (Natural was an option)
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Nut Width: 1.725 inches
Bracing: X-bracing
Pickguard: Tortoise-style
Label: Gibson 90th Ann