The Gibson J-45 was first introduced in 1942, and guitars from that initial year of production are some of the most highly cherished vintage acoustic guitars in the world. The best-selling Gibson acoustic model of all time, the J-45 quickly earned the moniker “The Workhorse” due to its no-nonsense simplicity, understated elegance, and widespread use on stages and in recording studios worldwide. Now Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, an incredible recreation of the legendary original Workhorse model from 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid spruce top that is reinforced with scalloped X-bracing and paired with a solid mahogany back and sides for the rich, balanced tone that has made the J-45 a longtime player favorite. The body features single-ply ivory-colored top and back binding. The one-piece mahogany neck has a V-shaped profile and is capped with an Indian rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 19 standard frets and adorned with 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 logo and “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner in gold silkscreen on the front. The three-on-a-plate tuners have cream buttons and use an open-back design, just like you'll find on the vintage originals. The pickguard also uses the same tear drop shape found on the earliest J-45 models, while the rectangular rosewood bridge is equipped with a compensated bone saddle for improved intonation. The nut and bridge pins are also bone. To ensure it meets the needs and preferences of modern players, it comes equipped with a built-in L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system, so it’s stage and studio-ready whenever you are. A Red Line-inspired hardshell case, which features the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on the exterior, is also included to keep this exceptional acoustic guitar safe when you’re traveling to your next gig. 

General:
Brand Name: Epiphone
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Series: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson

Body:
Body Binding: Single Ply Ivory
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
Bracing Material: Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X-Brace
Top Material: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Frets to Body: 14
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Gibson Open Book Headstock w/Gibson Logo & "Epiphone Inspired by Gibson" Gold Silkscreen
Neck Binding: None
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
Neck Shape: V Shape
Neck Tint or Color: Mahogany Stain
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.73" (44mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Truss Rod: Adjustable

Electronics:
Acoustic Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC Bronze

Hardware:
Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle, Closed Slot
Pickguard: Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Black Bell
Tuning Machines: Open Back Three-on-a-Plate w/Cream Buttons