I am selling my 2025 Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 in Aged Vintage Sunburst in excellent condition. This Epiphone J-45 comes in a like new Epiphone branded Hardshell Case. This Epiphone is in great condition, and comes with a Solid Sitka Spruce Top, and Solid Mahogany Back and Sides. There are only very few surface scratches on the body, and on the pickguard, are the only things keeping it from being in mint condition. This Epiphone comes with an LR Baggs Element VTC Pickup with Soundhole control for the volume, and tone. I have cleaned, polished, oiled the fretboard, and restrung with D’Addario EJ-16 light gauge strings. This J-45 has low action which makes for easy playing, and chording. Don't sit on this Epiphone IBG J-45 if you are looking for a great guitar for a family member, or for yourself. This is a professional-grade guitar, and will upgrade your playing, and enjoyment of playing guitar immediately!!! You can buy with confidence as we have 389 5* reviews here on Reverb, and many more sales in our local markets in VA, and SC!!

A Faithful Homage to a Classic Acoustic Guitar

Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar pays faithful homage to an absolute legend. Debuting in 1942, the J-45 is considered by many to be the dreadnought that set the standard for those that would follow. The J-45 immediately established itself as a favorite among wartime musicians like Woody Guthrie for its balanced, robust low end and rugged midrange, which perfectly complemented the voices of the growing folk music scene. The J-45 would go on to become a widely popular instrument, earning the nickname "The Workhorse." The J-45 features the same solid Sitka spruce top of the original, paired with a solid mahogany back and sides for that signature J-45 tone. The mahogany neck with Indian laurel fingerboard is instantly comfortable and responsive. And when you need to plug in, onboard LR Baggs electronics deliver pristine amplified acoustic sound.

Classic design and details

The design of the Epiphone J-45 stays true to its inspiration with the same sloped-shoulder cut and one-of-a kind vintage sunburst. Yes, there are countless Guitars that feature a sunburst top. But none is quite as immediately recognizable as the one you'll find on the J-45. And the Epiphone J-45 captures the original faithfully, leaving you and your audience transfixed by its signature muted gold center and dark brown fade. In addition, a classic burgundy, tortoise-shell pickguard and ivory binding are added true-to-the-original appointments that J-45 fans here at Southern Cross Guitars really love.

Versatile, comfortable neck

The rounded “C” profile mahogany neck on the Epiphone J-45 features an ultra-comfortable 24-3/4-inch scale that brings out a springy action in the strings, as well as a warm overall tone. Its sound projection and unique action make the J-45 neck ideal for both flatpicking and fingerpicking, especially for folk, country, and bluegrass. But for the rockers out there, the Epiphone J-45 also delivers plenty of punch for more aggressive styles.

Stellar amplified tone

The LR Baggs Element VTC pickup in this outstanding acoustic features an under-saddle piezo wired to translate the tone of the Epiphone J-45 in a pure fashion. Meanwhile, the preamp offers rotary control for Volume, and Tone. This gives you incredibly easy access to tweaking your tone.

Epiphone J-45 Acoustic Guitar Features:

Part of the "Inspired by Gibson" series

Classic dreadnought designed for vintage tone, playability, and visual delight

Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for balanced, robust low end and rugged midrange

Mahogany neck with Indian laurel fingerboard is instantly comfortable and responsive

Ultra-comfortable 24-3/4-inch scale that brings out a springy action in the strings, as well as a warm overall tone

Onboard LR Baggs electronics deliver pristine amplified acoustic tone

Aged Satin finish over signature muted gold center and dark brown fade for instantly recognizable top.

Tech Specs

String Type: Steel

Number of Strings: 6

Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

Body Shape: j-45

Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany

Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

Top Finish: Satin

Color: Vintage Sunburst

Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Neck Shape: C Shape

Radius: 12"

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Fingerboard Inlay: Dots

Number of Frets: 20

Scale Length: 24.75"

Scale Length Type: Standard-scale

Nut Width: 1.693"

Nut Material: Bone

Saddle Material: Bone

Bridge Material: Rosewood

Tuning Machines: Rotomatics

Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC

Strings: D'Addario EJ-16 Light Gauge Strings

Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case

Manufacturer Part Number: EIAJ4SVSNH1