Who plays a Gibson J-50?

Played by a host of acoustic luminaries like Jorma Kaukonen, John Hiatt, Brad Paisley, and Bob Dylan, the J-50 is every bit as versatile as the J-45, and it’s reputation as an insider secret makes vintage models a collector’s dream.

What is the difference between a Gibson J-45 and J-50?

The only “big” difference with the J-45 is that the J-50 has a natural finish, where the J-45 has a sunburst finish. From the very first moment a natural J-45 was built, she was called the J-50. The J-50 has evolved through the years.