The Slash Core Collection Gibson J-45 acoustic-electric represents the influential Gibson guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world. The Slash Core Collection of Gibson guitars can be seen live on stage with Slash today. Each Slash Core Collection Gibson J-45 Standard features a blend of traditional appointments and modern features, including a custom Slash rounded C-neck profile, a flatter and more modern 16" fingerboard radius, and a versatile LR Baggs VTC pickup for natural acoustic sound.

Exclusive to the Slash Core Collection are Slash's "Scully" signature drawing on the back of the headstock, Slash's signature on the truss rod cover with a blank truss rod cover in the case and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex picks.