Like Martin, Gibson is an American Guitar company that has been around for many years. They produce both acoustic and electric guitars, however they are more widely known for the Les Paul, an electric guitar that has often been the ax of choice for every major band for the last 50 years.

In their acoustic line, I have only played one guitar, the J-45. It is their standard acoustic, with rosewood back and sides, and a spruce top. Below are some specs about this guitar from the Gibson website. Although it is a quality built guitar, it does not make its way to guitar stores, as these stores usually stock more Martin's, Taylor's, and Gibson electrics.

Model Specifications:

BODY
Body Style: Round Shoulder
Top Species: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Binding: 4-ply top, single-ply back

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Scale: 24-3/4"
Angle: 3
Joint: 14
Profile: Round

FINGERBOARD
Species: Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Inlays: MOP Dots
Nut Width: 1.725
Peghead Angle: 17
Other Inlays: MOP Headstock Inlay

BRIDGE
Bridge: Belly Up
Bridge Inlay: MOP Dots
Pins: White

HARDWARE
Tuners: Gold Grover
Pickguard: Tortoise tear drop
Pickups: Fishman Active Transducer
Bracing Scalloped, X-Brace
Finish Gloss
Cutaway Venetian
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™ or L.R. Baggs
Body Width 16 Inches
Body Depth 4 1/8 Inches
Body Length 20 Inches
Overall Length 41 Inches
Case Taylor Deluxe Hardshell
U.S. Suggested Retail Price $3998.00