The Epiphone 1942 Banner J‑45 Vintage Sunburst is a meticulously crafted, Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the legendary 1942 “Workhorse” dreadnought—featuring thermally aged spruce and all‑solid mahogany construction, scalloped X‑bracing, and vintage aesthetics, this acoustic‑electric gem delivers warmed‑up tone, classic J‑45 feel, and modern performance via discreet LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics.

Specs: Solid Mahogany back and sides; thermally aged solid spruce top; one-piece Mahogany neck; scalloped X-bracing; single-ply top and back binding; V-shaped neck profile; 12″-radius rosewood fingerboard; bone nut and compensated bone saddle; VOS Vintage Sunburst finish; Epiphone hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson logo.

Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '42 Banner J-45 with Laurel Fretboard
Finish
  • Vintage Sunburst
Categories
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Fretboard Material
  • Laurel
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Nut Width
  • 1.73"
Number of Frets
  • 19

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