First introduced in 1936, the J-35 was Gibson's answer to a call for quality, handmade construction and unrivaled tone. The Gibson J35 acoustic-electric guitar is a Gibson through and through, featuring the magical, warm and balanced tone true to the round-shoulder J-45. Known for their smooth tonal response in performance, Gibson's round-shoulder acoustics are the go-to guitars for vocal accompaniment on stage, radio or recording.