The Gibson J-45: Words of Praise from Five Great Contemporary Artists
The launch of the 2016 line of Gibson Acoustic models has served to reinforce just how many terrific artists have chosen Gibson acoustics as the perfect instrument for their needs. From the SJ-200 to the Hummingbird to the J-45 and beyond, Gibson acoustics have flourished in the fields of rock, country, blues, jazz, and countless other genres. Below we focus on the J-45, profiling five contemporary singer-songwriters for whom this classic instrument has been indispensable. Kacey Musgraves Since winning a flurry of honors for her major label debut—including a CMA “Best New Artist” award and a Grammy for “Best Country Album”—26-year-old Kacey Musgraves has become one of country music’s brightest young stars. Her new album, Pageant Material , has elevated her stature even further. Her main instrument? “A 1957 Gibson J-45,” Musgraves tells Acoustic Guitar . “I call her ‘Janice.’ She’s the first guitar that I picked up and played and thought, I have to have this. It lo