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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst

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Description

Epiphone, in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, 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 red 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 ™ VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.

Specs

General

Series: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
Top Material: Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Binding: Single-Ply Top & Back

Neck

Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
Neck Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
Neck Tint/Color: Natural
Neck Shape: V Profile
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Headstock Veneer: Black
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.732" (44mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Painted Logo

Electronics

Acoustic Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
Controls and Switching: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
Tuning Machines: 3 On a Plate Open Back w/Cream Buttons
Fret Wire: Standard
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Tortoise Tear Drop
Bridge Pins: Bone
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SKU: ECJ4542VSVNH1

Description

Epiphone, in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, 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 red 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 ™ VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.

Specs

General

Series: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original
Product Color: Vintage Sunburst
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
Acoustic Cutaway Type: No Cutaway
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
Top Material: Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Bracing Pattern: Scalloped X-Bracing
Body Binding: Single-Ply Top & Back

Neck

Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
Neck Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
Neck Tint/Color: Natural
Neck Shape: V Profile
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Headstock Veneer: Black
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.732" (44mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 19 Frets
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Painted Logo

Electronics

Acoustic Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
Controls and Switching: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
Tuning Machines: 3 On a Plate Open Back w/Cream Buttons
Fret Wire: Standard
Saddle: Compensated Bone
Pickguard: Tortoise
Truss Rod Cover: Tortoise Tear Drop
Bridge Pins: Bone