Epiphone J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Invoke the power of a genuine J-45 with this Inspired by Gibson Epiphone model. This classic sloped-shoulder acoustic includes Fishman Sonitone electronics.
$749.00
- 12 x$62.42
- 8 x$93.63
- No Credit Check6 x$124.83
- No Credit Check4 x$187.25
Overall User Ratings (based on 7 ratings)
Submitted December 5, 2020 by a customer from csikentucky.com
"Great bang for the buck"
Verified Customer
zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
Just got this and just a minor truss rod adjustment and it sounds great plug it in and it gets even better! Had a sweet tone as good and even better than a lot of high dollar guitars I’ve played. Nothing bad at all that can be said about this guitar and kudos to zZounds it even arrived a day earlier than expected.
38 of 39 people (97%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted May 29, 2022 by Chris E in Murrieta, CA
"Inspired Epiphone J-45"
Verified Purchaser
zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
Wow, very impressed with this guitar. Build quality, and full solid wood, with a really good sound. I am very skeptical about youtube reviews as most are done by retailers however, this met all expectations. I did have to sand the saddle down to get the action to spec, oiled the fret board and bridge which were really dry, other than that neck relief was good. I did buy the matching case which is decent quality again for the money. I will gig this for sure.
Quality
Eskridge
Musical Background:
Tech and 25 plus years playing
Musical Style:
Folk, Country, classic rock, acoustic
6 of 6 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted September 24, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com in Orange, CA
"Facts: this is a J-45"
Verified Purchaser
zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
This guitar looks, plays and sounds beautiful. It sounds like a J-45 because it IS a J-45. Right out of the box, setup and sound is perfect (after I tuned it up and stretched the strings). Neck feels like home. I have a feeling this guitar will outlive me. The finish is warm and classy, not tacky like some of Epiphone's sunbursts. Another thing worth mentioning is that this guitar seems to smell like a Gibson. I've not yet had the pleasure of using the Fishman Sonicore system yet, though I'm rather grateful it came all setup with electronics. Solid wood guitars need humidifiers, and Epiphone includes one with it's Inspired by Gibson line. A nice bonus I didn't know about until I unboxed.
Sound
This guitar sounds more amazing with every day I own it. It sounds like a J45 because it is a J45. Even moreso than my old AJ500 Masterbilt (not with us anymore) though not as loud and piano like. Have not used the pickup yet but I know it's decent.
Features
Came with a humidifier/soundhole dampener, which was a pleasant surprised. Humidifier is a MUST with a solid wood acoustic like this.
Ease of Use
Getting the sound I want is effortless. The big complaint you hear about this guitar is the overly thick pickguard. It is a beastly pickguard, but I'm still impressed with the sound as is. I will end up changing it with a thinner Gibson pickguard eventually. So, apparently it's going to sound even better. That's exciting. I am very picky about my guitars and their action/setup. This one was perfect out of the box.
Quality
Feels like a tank. Very well built and not over-built. Also, she stays in tune very well. I am still using the strings that came on it. Usually I change strings right away, but these still sound and feel brand new. Also, the neck feels like home.
Value
Totally worth $750. Plus, at 60-sum bucks a month for a year...I feel like this is a super win.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to deal with customer service regarding this purchase yet, though have in the past. Gibson has always been very accommodating and helpful.
The Wow Factor
I love the way this guitar looks. And I love the way it looks on me. The satin burst finish is beautiful and warm. The classic j45 pickguard shape, the Kalamazoo headstock, the woodgrain, all of it is charming. I've heard some complaints, and I don't know. Maybe I just got a good one. Also the smell emitting form this guitar every time I open the case is that of a Gibson, and I know it's not a nitro finish, but it smells very Gibsony. This guitar is inspiring and I am looking forward to writing some songs with her.
Musical Background:
30 years as a player
Musical Style:
Alternative, Post-rock, Post-punk, Folk, Prog, Shoegaze
1 of 1 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted December 23, 2022 by Steven Patrick in Bristol, VA
"Not bad for the money"
Verified Purchaser
zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
It's a beautiful guitar if this important to you as it is for me. The pickup system is nice, sounds good plugged in. The best thing about it is the neck comfort for me. It plays really well, nut width is just right and neck thickness. It has a decent response on top E string, more mid range focused overall. The downside is it does not project very well. It does not have allot of volume. It's still a fun guitar to play but it took me awhile to get attached to it. I had to have a setup done to bring the action down. I hesitated getting this done after I bought it but once I did, it made a huge difference of course. It's not bad at all for the money and I can't say enough about the neck comfort. It's spot on!
Musical Background:
Live solo gig, professional studio recording. 35 yearx experience.
Musical Style:
Country, Americana, Rock
2 of 2 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted December 31, 2020 by Kevin A
"Great tone, and balance...but..."
Verified Purchaser
zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
I bought this guitar, but ended up returning it. It actually played well, the tone was great. I really did like the sound of this guitar, but I play in my living room mostly, or at a friend's house, without using an amp, and this is the quietest guitar I've ever owned. If you're plugging in, I guess this wouldn't be an issue, as it really does sound beautiful. But I own 6 other guitars, ranging from $200 up to $1,600, several brands...none are this soft spoken.
Musical Background:
Intermediate home player
10 of 15 people (67%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted November 18, 2023 by a customer from me.com
"Broken Hearted"
Verified Purchaser
zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
I loved this guitar for that last year. Been breaking it in and writing on it. Went to plug it in after a year. The pickup is dead on arrival. Too late to return. Will look elsewhere for my guitar for this project.
3 of 3 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Did you?
Thanks for your opinion!
Submitted March 21, 2025 by Amanda McLean in Pearl, MS
"50/50"
Verified Purchaser
zZounds has verified that this reviewer purchased this specific product from us.
The guitar in Whole would be a good buy but definitely check it out when you first get it ! I purchased a blemished model but to me blemished means cosmetic ding or scratch. After getting the guitar and tuning it the strings appeared to have a few dead strings 1-2 and 6 I’ve played it for a few days waiting on some new strings to come in and tonight after destringing it I noticed that the bridge pins were plastic not tusk like there suppose to be as well as the saddle it was suppose to be bone but it as well is some sort of plastic material . It has very much effected the sound and once I can order and get a bone saddle and prob bone pins now I’ll do another review so someone looking into buying one in the future can prepare incase this isn’t a isolated incident . Not cool Epiphone not cool
Musical Background:
Playing for 14 years
Musical Style:
Verity
Did you find this review helpful?
Thanks for your opinion!
Please wait.