Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop" 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar w/ L.R. Baggs Pickup and Hard Case - Vintage Sunburst

The Legendary Original Workhorse

Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45, an incredible recreation of the legendary original “Workhorse” model from 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid red spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays.

The headstock features the world-famous Gibson “open book” profile and has the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the back and an “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner on the front. It is stage and studio-ready with the built-in L.R. Baggs VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.

Features:

BODY

• Body Styles: Round Shoulder
• Body Shape: J-45
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Top: Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce
• Back: Solid Mahogany
• Side: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Single-ply, Top and Back
• Body Finish: Vintage Gloss

NECK

• Profile: V
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
• Fret Count: 19
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 44.0 mm / 1.732 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Joint: Compound Dovetail

HARDWARE

• Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
• Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
• Tuning Machines: 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
• Pickguard: Tortoise Tear Drop
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: Single-ply, 3-hole Bell
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack

ELECTRONICS

• Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
• Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case: Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '42 Banner J-45 with Rosewood Fretboard
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Series
  • Epiphone "Inspired By Gibson Custom"
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Model Family
  • Epiphone J-45
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 19

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