I don't know much about J45's but I'll tell you what I do know.
The only listing for a Black J45 in the Price Guide is 1968, all the earlier models are listed as Sunburst. The 68 is described as "round shoulders". Does this description fit your instrument.
I also suggest you do not modify the guitar. If it doesn't fit your playing style either hang it on the wall as a reminder of your grandmother or if you are not sentimental, sell it and buy something else you will like better. The 68 model is valued a little over $2,000 in the Price Guide. As soon as you modify the instrument that value will go down.
Hopefully, someone else will come along and be able to tell you more about your guitar.
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