Classic Workhorse Heritage

The Epiphone J?45 Studio draws its inspiration from the legendary Gibson J?45, offering guitarists a slope?shouldered acoustic built for warmth, clarity, and versatility. Its sloped?shoulder body and 24.75" scale length mirror the Gibson original, giving players an instantly familiar feel and tonal response that suits a wide range of musical styles. This instrument is part of the Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection, a fully reimagined lineup designed to provide authentic Gibson?inspired craftsmanship at an accessible price

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Tonewoods That Sing

A layered mahogany body paired with a solid spruce top delivers a balanced, responsive voice with rich lows, warm mids, and articulate highs—one that continues to mature over time. The mahogany neck is carved into a comfortable Rounded C profile and finished with a rosewood fingerboard featuring 20 frets and pearloid dot inlays, ensuring smooth playability for beginners and experienced players alike. This thoughtful tonewood pairing creates a dynamic and expressive acoustic character that adapts beautifully to strumming or fingerstyle playing.

Performance?Ready Electronics

The J?45 Studio comes equipped with Fishman electronics, including an S?Core under?saddle pickup and a Presys VT preamp with discreet soundhole?mounted volume and tone controls. These electronics retain the guitar’s natural acoustic warmth, offering dependable, stage?ready performance with minimal aesthetic intrusion. Whether you're recording, performing, or practicing, the system provides clear, balanced amplification that stays true to the guitar’s acoustic voice.

Vintage Aesthetic Meets Modern Reliability

Classic visual touches such as the 60s Kalamazoo?style headstock, teardrop pickguard, ivory?colored binding, and three?on?a?plate tuners give the J?45 Studio its unmistakable vintage character. Finished in gloss Vintage Sunburst, it includes a standard gig bag for convenient portability. Backed by Epiphone’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Gibson Brands customer support, this model blends timeless looks with modern durability—making it a trustworthy companion for the stage, studio, or songwriting at home.

Why We Love It

Our experts love the Epiphone J?45 Studio for its blend of vintage Gibson?inspired tone and modern playability. The solid spruce top and layered mahogany body deliver warm, resonant sound ideal for multiple genres, while the comfortable Rounded C neck profile makes long sessions effortless. With Fishman electronics providing reliable onstage performance and classic styling throughout, it offers exceptional value and timeless acoustic character in a stage?ready package.

Features:

  • Solid spruce top for balanced, dynamic tone 
  • Layered mahogany back and sides for warmth and durability  
  • Mahogany neck with comfortable Rounded C profile 
  • Rosewood fretboard with 20 frets and pearloid dot inlays  
  • Fishman S?Core under?saddle pickup and Presys VT preamp  
  • Soundhole?mounted volume and tone controls  
  • 60s Kalamazoo?style headstock design  
  • Teardrop?style tortoise pickguard  
  • Three?on?a?plate tuners with ivory?colored buttons  
  • Includes standard gig bag for portability  

ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Studio
Categories
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
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
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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