Gibson USED Hata Motohiro J-45 / Murphy Lab Collection Ultra Light Aged Heritage Cherry Sunburst #22135013 Gibson

Manufactured in 2025. Limited production model of 100 units.
A pristine, pre-owned Murphy Lab Hata Motohiro J-45 Ultra Light Aged Heritage Cherry Sunburst, a signature model of Hata Motohiro, has arrived!!

A pristine, near-mint condition used item that appears to have been barely played since purchase.
The frets show no wear, and the playability is excellent.
The original heart-shaped case and certificate of authenticity are included.

Motohiro Hata is one of Japan's top singer-songwriters, having debuted in 2006 with the single "Synchro," and will celebrate his 20th anniversary in 2026. In 2014, his hit song "Himawari no Yakusoku" (Sunflower Promise) set a record by remaining on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for 150 weeks. Now, Motohiro Hata has collaborated with Gibson Custom to release a new signature model, the J-45™ acoustic guitar.

The Gibson Custom "Hata Motohiro J-45" ​​was developed based on the distinctive 1966 J-45 that Hata Motohiro himself had used for many years. The "Hata Motohiro J-45" ​​features a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides. The mahogany neck has a distinctive late 1960s custom curved neck shape and a 1.575 inch (approximately 40 mm) nut width. The rosewood fingerboard is fitted with 20 large Legend frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The nut is made of bone, and the tuners are reliable Gotoh® strap tuners (cream buttons). The belly-up bridge is made of rosewood and features a bone saddle and cream-colored bridge pins.
The Hata Motohiro J-45 features LR Baggs Anthem electronics. It combines an under-saddle transducer with a built-in microphone, and the controls are located in the soundhole, making them easy for the performer to operate while remaining largely invisible to the audience.

The Hata Motohiro J-45 in Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish features ultralight aging by Murphy Labs, capturing the feel and atmosphere of the main guitar that Motohiro Hata has cherished for many years. It comes with an artist certificate and is housed in a hardshell case. This special limited edition model is a rare find, with only 100 units handcrafted by skilled luthiers at the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Labs in Bozeman, Montana.

With its so-called late 60s specification narrow neck and the first-ever standard pickup in a Murphy Lab product, this guitar is recommended not only for Motohiro Hata fans but also for players and vintage Gibson enthusiasts!

Shape: J-45
Top: Thermally-Aged Sitka Spruce
Sides/back: Mahogany
Bracing：Traditional Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Artist Profile
Nut width: 40.005mm / 1.575
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale length: 628.65mm/24.75
Number of frets: 20
Nut:Bone
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
Bridge: Belly-up, Rosewood
Pickguard: 50s Fat, Murphy Lab Cast
Tuners: Gotoh Strap with Cream Button
Plating: Nickel
Electronics: LR Baggs Element Under-Saddle Pickup and Interior Bridge Plate-Mounted Microphone
Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Mix Knobs and Battery Check and Switches
Preamp: LR Baggs Anthem
Accessories: Genuine hard case, certificate