Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Burst

Based on Gibson's original 1942 J-45 "Workhorse," this dreadnought boasts the same round-shoulder shape and tonewood combination that defined the model. For over 80 years, the J-45 has been one of the most prized and played acoustic guitars in history, and this Inspired by Gibson Custom Epiphone is a fitting homage to an iconic instrument today's players can appreciate. Timeless Shape and Construction With its rounded shoulders and recognizable dreadnought body, the J- 45 has endured for decades thanks to its versatile and balanced tone. The effortlessly recordable J-45 has seen more studio time than nearly any other acoustic guitar, noted for its natural, controlled voice that translates beautifully to tape or DAWs. On stage, the J-45 has just enough midrange bite to find its place in a band, but it's tastefully mellow in the hands of a singer-songwriter, allowing intimate vocals to shine. The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 lets you experience firsthand what a magical and cooperative instrument this can be. Solid Tonewoods Get Better With Age A thermally treated solid red spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and mahogany neck provide exceptional tones that resonate and bloom. Red spruce tops are prized for their articulate highs and robust mid- range, while mahogany backs and sides produce warm, balanced lows. These all-solid woods mature over time, opening up the tone even more, and letting the guitar gracefully age while taking on a new sonic character. The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 earns a permanent place in your collection, offering years of musical companionship and creative spark. Epiphone Vintage-Inspired Details From the mother-of-pearl dot inlays to the banner logo on the headstock, every detail of the 1942 J-45 is faithful to its namesake model. The "open book" headstock shape is a Gibson hallmark, while the laurel fingerboard and bone nut provide a smooth playing feel. Its V-shape neck profile is comfortably playable for all styles, equally ergonomic for open and barre chords, as well as melodic leads. Nickel hardware, including vintage-style tuners, completes the retro aesthetic. Modern Flectronics for Stage and Studio

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Body type: J-45 Top wood: Solid spruce Back & sides: Solid mahogany Body finish: Gloss Necl Neck shape: V Nut width: 1.73" (44 mm) Neck wood: 1-piece mahogany Fingerboard Material: Laurel Scale length: 24.75" Number of frets: 19 Inlay: Mother-of-pearl dot Electronics Pickup: L.R. Baggs VIC Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone Tuner. No Hardware Bridge: Laurel Tuning machines: Open-back with cream buttons Plating: nickel Other Orientation: Right Handed Number of strings: 6 Case: Hardshell case Country of origin: China