# Gibson J-45 Deluxe — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/gibson-j-45-deluxe-acoustic-guitars-reverb

**Gibson J-45 Deluxe** is worth about **$850**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/gibson-j-45-deluxe-acoustic-guitars-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $850 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-11. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGibson%2520J-45%2520Deluxe%2520guitar%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGibson%2520J-45%2520Deluxe%2520guitar%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Gibson |
| Model | J-45 Deluxe |
| Finishes seen | Cherry Sunburst |
| Used range | $850 – $850 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Acoustic Guitars |

## Gibson J-45 Deluxe resale value

The used Gibson J-45 Deluxe has a median Reverb asking price of **$850**, ranging from $850 to $850 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used guitar, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What is the typical price range for a used 1978 Gibson J-45 Deluxe?**

Based on current listings, the used price range for this model is between $1,484 and $1,695.67.

**Is the Cherry Sunburst finish common on this model?**

Cherry Sunburst is one of the finishes seen for this 1978 Gibson J-45 Deluxe.

**How many listings are currently available for the J-45 Deluxe?**

There are currently 2 listings available for the Gibson J-45 Deluxe.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/gibson-j-45-deluxe-acoustic-guitars-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-11, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"