Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst W/Case
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This model is part of Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Custom collection, created in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop to capture era-correct specs and feel at a more accessible price. Includes: Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom logo Factory setup and accessories Full documentation and original packaging Key Features Body & Tonewoods Body Shape: J-45 Round Shoulder Dreadnought Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce (Vintage Gloss) Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany with Vintage Gloss Binding: Single-ply Ivory on Top & Back Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing for balanced resonance Neck & Playability Neck: One-piece Mahogany, Vintage-correct V Profile Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm) Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays Frets: 19 Nut Width: 44 mm (1.73") Bone Nut Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm) Hardware & Appointments Tuners: Open-back Three-on-a-Plate with Cream Buttons Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle with Compensated Bone Saddle Pickguard: Classic Tortoise Tear-Drop Truss Rod: Dual-Action with Black Bell Cover Electronics Pickup System: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC Under-Saddle Piezo Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume & Tone Output: 1/4" Endpin Finish & Aesthetics Finish: Vintage Gloss with Authentic Sunburst Headstock: Gibson “Open Book” with Epiphone Inspired by Gibson logo Tone & Performance This J-45 reissue delivers the warm, balanced, and articulate tone that made the original 1942 model a studio and stage favorite. The combination of thermally aged solid spruce top and solid mahogany back/sides provides rich midrange, strong fundamentals, and a nuanced dynamic response — whether fingerpicked, strummed, or amplified. The LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics ensure natural-sounding amplified tone with responsive control over volume and EQ, perfect for live performance or recording without needing a separate mic. Why Players Love It Vintage-accurate specs inspired by the sought-after 1942 model All-solid wood construction for depth, resonance, and tone maturity Stage-ready with high-quality piezo preamp system Robust and protective hard-shell case included
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