The J-45 is the best-selling acoustic in Gibson's history. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic guitar has become the cornerstone of Gibson's round-shoulder dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has long been a favorite for players across genres.

The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard has been refined to carry this legacy further. It delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass--faithfully honoring the tonal character that made the J-45 a classic.

Crafted from all solid woods, the J-45 Standard features solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid spruce top, the timeless tonewood combination that has defined the J-45 for generations. The one-piece mahogany neck has a comfortable Rounded C profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard, equipped with 20 frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays.

The headstock sports the iconic 60s-style Kalamazoo shape, fitted with a bone nut and smooth Grover Rotomatic tuners for reliable tuning stability. A rosewood belly-up bridge with a bone saddle and ivory bridge pins adds to the guitar's tonal richness and sustain. Completing the classic look, the redesigned epoxy-style pickguard features the traditional tortoise teardrop shape.

For today's performers, the J-45 Standard comes equipped with a Fishman Presys VT under-saddle pickup and preamp system. Discreetly mounted volume and tone controls inside the soundhole are easy for the player to access while remaining virtually invisible to the audience.

A premium Epiphone gig bag is included, making the J-45 Standard stage- and studio-ready from the moment you bring it home. For decades, countless players have embraced the legendary J-45. Isn't it time you put The Workhorse to work for you?

Features:

- All-solid wood construction: Solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
- Comfortable Rounded C mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- Fishman Presys VT pickup and preamp with discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
- Classic J-45 aesthetics, including tortoise teardrop pickguard and 60s-style Kalamazoo headstock
- Grover Rotomatic tuners and rosewood bridge with bone saddle for tuning stability and rich tone


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ConditionMint (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • J-45 Standard
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
Nut Width
  • 1.69"
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 20

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