Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We asked JD Simo to demo the Gibson Custom Select J-45 Standard in Grizzly Burst and get his thoughts on this guitar from the Gibson Custom Select collection, available exclusively at Gibson.com and Gibson Garage.
▶ Get yours here: bit.ly/3WG4tuz
▶ Learn more about the Gibson Custom Select Collection with JD Simo: bit.ly/47A0q9W
Customized from top to bottom, this Gibson Custom Select J-45 Standard will catch the eye of those who appreciate acoustic guitars with custom appointments and a unique set of features. With a figured bearclaw spruce top, a brand-new finish from Gibson, and a custom headstock, this guitar is a unique offering from Gibson.
This Gibson Custom Select J-45™ Standard in Grizzly Burst features a brand-new finish as well as a plethora of other hand-selected features. Gibson Custom Select shows what is possible through Dealer Select and Made to Measure programs. These guitars have hand-picked features such as unique tonewoods and custom finishes on existing models. Gibson Custom Select guitars are designed by Gibson experts, and these guitars are made in small batches by skilled artisans in Bozeman, Montana. This J-45 Standard features gold hardware, a bearclaw spruce top, a striped ebony bridge and fretboard, a custom Grizzly Burst finish, and more details from head to toe on this guitar.
This Gibson Custom Select J-45 Standard is covered in custom features from head to toe. Starting at the body of the guitar, the top is made from bearclaw spruce, which is rare to find on any acoustic guitar. This figured spruce has streaks and chevrons across the entire top of the guitar. The Grizzly Burst finish embellishes the figured nature of the bearclaw spruce top, still retaining a subtle aesthetic. Striped ebony replaces the normal rosewood bridge and fretboard, which is only available through Gibson Custom Select and Made to Measure. Moving on to the neck of the guitar, the absence of typical dot inlays allows the striped ebony fretboard to stand out beautifully. This simplistic approach to design allows the bearclaw spruce top to be the center of attention; it’s rare to find this figured tonewood. The headstock features an inlaid script Gibson logo and binding around the outside. Neither of these features is found on a normal J-45 Standard.
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▶ Watch Marcus King's tone tricks: youtu.be/utMa87n289o
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We asked JD Simo to demo the Gibson Custom Select J-45 Standard in Grizzly Burst and get his thoughts on this guitar from the Gibson Custom Select collection, available exclusively at Gibson.com and Gibson Garage.
▶ Get yours here: bit.ly/3WG4tuz
▶ Learn more about the Gibson Custom Select Collection with JD Simo: bit.ly/47A0q9W
Customized from top to bottom, this Gibson Custom Select J-45 Standard will catch the eye of those who appreciate acoustic guitars with custom appointments and a unique set of features. With a figured bearclaw spruce top, a brand-new finish from Gibson, and a custom headstock, this guitar is a unique offering from Gibson.
This Gibson Custom Select J-45™ Standard in Grizzly Burst features a brand-new finish as well as a plethora of other hand-selected features. Gibson Custom Select shows what is possible through Dealer Select and Made to Measure programs. These guitars have hand-picked features such as unique tonewoods and custom finishes on existing models. Gibson Custom Select guitars are designed by Gibson experts, and these guitars are made in small batches by skilled artisans in Bozeman, Montana. This J-45 Standard features gold hardware, a bearclaw spruce top, a striped ebony bridge and fretboard, a custom Grizzly Burst finish, and more details from head to toe on this guitar.
This Gibson Custom Select J-45 Standard is covered in custom features from head to toe. Starting at the body of the guitar, the top is made from bearclaw spruce, which is rare to find on any acoustic guitar. This figured spruce has streaks and chevrons across the entire top of the guitar. The Grizzly Burst finish embellishes the figured nature of the bearclaw spruce top, still retaining a subtle aesthetic. Striped ebony replaces the normal rosewood bridge and fretboard, which is only available through Gibson Custom Select and Made to Measure. Moving on to the neck of the guitar, the absence of typical dot inlays allows the striped ebony fretboard to stand out beautifully. This simplistic approach to design allows the bearclaw spruce top to be the center of attention; it’s rare to find this figured tonewood. The headstock features an inlaid script Gibson logo and binding around the outside. Neither of these features is found on a normal J-45 Standard.
📼 Related Videos To Watch Next:
▶ Watch: JD Simo teaches you his best guitar tricks: youtu.be/mureM-wi8Gw
▶ We asked six guitarists what they thought of our coolest new Gibson guitars: youtu.be/KmmmNJe1nVo
▶ Watch Marcus King's tone tricks: youtu.be/utMa87n289o
Subscribe to the Official Gibson Gear Guide: youtube.com/@gibson?sub_confirmation=1
📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS
📱Follow Us On Social Media For Early Access To Product News
▶ twitter.com/gibsonguitar
▶ instagram.com/gibsonguitar
▶ facebook.com/Gibson
📹 Follow our other channels!
Official Epiphone: youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone
Official Mesa Boogie: youtube.com/@mesaboogie
Official Gibson TV: youtube.com/@gibsonguitar
Official Kramer Guitars: youtube.com/@KramerGuitarsUSA
Official KRK Music: youtube.com/@KRKSYSTEMS
Learn to play with Gibson App - Interactive Lessons with Real-Time Feedback, New Songs Added Every Week, a Digital Amp (iOS only), and Personal Guides from the Best Guitarists in the World: bit.ly/GetGibsonApp
🛒 Shop Gibson Brands:
Gibson: gibson.com
Epiphone: epiphone.com
Mesa Boogie: mesaboogie.com
Kramer: kramerguitars.com
Maestro pedals: maestroelectronics.com
KRK Systems: krkmusic.com
More info on Steinberger: steinberger.com
ABOUT GIBSON GEAR GUIDE:
Welcome to Gibson Gear Guide – the official YouTube channel made by gearheads, for gearheads. Get first access to our latest guitars, basses, amps, pedals, and pro-audio gear. Watch equipment reviews, exclusive artist interviews and performances, deep dives into the history of the world’s most iconic guitars, and more.
#gibson #GibsonGearGuide
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