Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Left-Handed Electro Acoustic in Vintage Sunburst
Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop electro-acoustic featuring an all-solid wood construction, a thermal-aged top, LR Baggs electronics and a premium Epiphone case!
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: ECJ45RVSNNHL
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Product Description
The Gibson J-45™ 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 favourite.
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 teardrop shape found 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™ 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.
Key Features
- Solid Construction - The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Series features an all-solid wood construction for rich musical dynamics, overtones and sustain.
- Thermal Aged - The thermal-aged solid Sikta Spruce top and 1-piece Mahogany neck ensure that this acoustic comes pre-seasoned and aged to utter perfection, offering an instrument that has superior structural integrity as well as rich and harmonic overtones usually only found in prized vintage examples.
- LR Baggs VTC - Featuring an LR Baggs Element under-saddle transducer in combination with a versatile sound hole mounted Volume and Tone control, this pickup system offers a natural acoustic stage tone that’s rich in dynamics and warmth.
Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection puts Gibson's most acclaimed and celebrated designs and reissues into the hands of players at any stage of their guitar journey. Jam-packed with features that rival guitars way above their price points, this collection is built ready for whatever you need to throw at it! From its vintage-correct wood choices and thermal ageing treatments to its premium hardware and industry-standard electronics, the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection is the perfect choice for those seeking a budget-friendly instrument with a premium Custom Shop feel and authentic vintage tone!
Specifications
Body
- Shape: J-45
- Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
- Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
- Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Single Py Ivory, Top and Back
Neck
- Neck Material: One-Piece Thermally Aged Mahogany Neck
- Neck Profile: V
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Frets: 19
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.73"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Hardware
- Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle, Closed Slot
- Tuners: Open Back, Three-On-Plate with Cream Button
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Case: Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics