Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Full Straight Back

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Headstock Left Front

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Body Straight Front

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Body Left Front

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Body Straight Back

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Vintage Sunburst, Headstock Straight Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

Based on legendary "pre-war" Gibson acoustics, the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 has a solid thermally aged red spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Thermally Aged Red Spruce Top	Era-correct timber, thermally aged for resonance
Solid mahogany back and sides	Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
LR Baggs Element VTC pickup	Transparent sound with volume and tone controls
Laurel fingerboard	Chocolate hue; similar feel and tone to rosewood

Overview

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

- Body Shape: J-45
- Material: Solid Mahogany
- Top: Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Binding: Single-ply, Top and Back
- Neck: One Piece Mahogany
- Profile: V
- Nut Width: 44mm
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Scale Length: 628.65mm
- Number of Frets: 19
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
- Tuners: 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
- Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
- Hardshell Case: Inspired by Gibson Logo

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Vintage Sunburst: Shipping Weight: 20.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 19 x 9 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECJ4542VSVNH1

In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of Epiphone's products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.