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

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Loaded with vintage charm and authenticity, the Epiphone IGC 1942 Banner J-45 boasts a traditional Gibson headstock and a visually stunning solid spruce top.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
East Indian rosewood fretboard Rich lows and pronounced highs
One-piece mahogany neck Warm tone with great sustain
Solid mahogany body Clear, present midrange; long-lasting sustain
Thermally aged solid spruce top Aged to deliver rich, vintage tone

The Gibson J-45(TM) was first introduced in 1942, and guitars from that initial year of production are some of the most highly cherished vintage acoustic guitars in the world. The best-selling Gibson acoustic model of all time, the J-45 quickly earned the moniker "The Workhorse" due to its no-nonsense simplicity, understated elegance, and widespread use on stages and in recording studios worldwide. Now Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, an incredible recreation of the legendary original Workhorse model from 1942.

This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid spruce top that is reinforced with scalloped X-bracing and paired with a solid mahogany back and sides for the rich, balanced tone that has made the J-45 a longtime player favorite. The body features single-ply ivory-colored top and back binding. The one-piece mahogany neck has a V-shaped profile and is capped with an Indian rosewood fretboard that is equipped with 19 standard frets and adorned with 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 logo and "Epiphone Inspired by Gibson" banner in gold silkscreen on the front.

The three-on-a-plate tuners have cream buttons and use an open-back design, just like you'll find on the vintage originals. The pickguard also uses the same tear drop shape found… read more on the earliest J-45 models, while the rectangular rosewood bridge is equipped with a compensated bone saddle for improved intonation. The nut and bridge pins are also bone.

To ensure it meets the needs and preferences of modern players, it comes equipped with a built-in L.R. Baggs(TM) Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system, so it's stage and studio-ready whenever you are. A Red Line-inspired hardshell case, which features the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on the exterior, is also included to keep this exceptional acoustic guitar safe when you're traveling to your next gig.
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- Shape: J-45
- Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
- Back: Solid Mahogany
- Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Single Ply Ivory, Top and Back
- Neck: One Piece Mahogany
- Profile: V
- Nut Width: 1.73"/44mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75"/628.65mm
- Number of frets: 19
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle, Closed Slot
- Tuners: Open Back, Three on a Plate, Cream Buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
- Case: Red Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Vintage Sunburst

  • Shipping Weight: 12.25 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 19 x 9 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECJ45RVSNNH1

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.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Web: https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Support/Contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted April 23, 2026 by Kyle F in Fredericktown, MO

"1942 Banner"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Man what a cannon of a guitar I am blown away truly…my only criticism or complaint is the tuners are absolute cheap garbagio I recommend going to stewmac and buying the real deal for 100 bucks. For top of the line epiphone with the price to match they could have went with a little higher quality tuners for the price it has to be tuned after every song or sometimes during the E/A strings are baddddd about dropping. Also the setup was subpar for such a pricey guitar. But all in all with a great set up and some new tuners still 90% Gibson at 40% the price . Well worth it .

Musical Background:

21 years playing guitar

Musical Style:

Worship/Bluegrass/Country/Rock/Classic Rock/Metal/Alternative Punk/90s/ and many more !
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