Description

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 spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel 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™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included. A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.

Product Features

  • A Classic Re-Creation of Gibson’s Iconic J-45
  • Thermally Aged Solid Red Spruce Top, Solid Mahogany Back and Sides Provide a Shimmering Highs, Rich Midrange and Tight Low End
  • One-Piece Mahogany Neck with a Vintage V-Shaped Profile Allows Controllable, Comfortable Movement Around the Fretboard
  • Built-In L.R. Baggs VTC Preamp and Under-Saddle Piezo Pickup System Sound Great and Supports Authentic On-Stage Projection
  • Gibson Open Book Headstock with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo
  • Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Logo Included

Attributes

  • Color: Vintage Sunburst
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought

Technical Specifications

  • Type: Acoustic-Electric
  • # of Strings: 6
  • Body Type: Hollow Body
  • Orientation: Right
  • Back And Sides Material: Mahogany
  • Top Material: Spruce
  • Body Finish: Polyurethane
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • # of Frets: 19
  • Nut Width: 1.732"
  • Features: Case Included
  • Neck Radius: 12"
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Pickup - Bridge: L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel

ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • "Inspired by Gibson Custom" '42 Banner J-45 with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish
  • Vintage Sunburst
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
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
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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