Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45
The Legendary Original Workhorse
Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, 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 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 Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Read More...
Specifications:
Brand | Epiphone |
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Model | Inspired by Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 |
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Finish Color | Vintage Sunburst |
Finish Type | VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane |
Top Wood | Thermally-Aged Solid Spruce |
Bracing | Scalloped X-Brace |
Back & Sides Wood | Solid Mahogany |
Neck Wood | One Piece of Mahogany |
Neck Joint | Compound Dovetail |
Neck Dimensions | .890 1st - .960 12th |
Neck Profile | V |
Fingerboard | Laurel |
Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Scale Length | 24.75" |
Frets | 19 Standard |
Nut Width | 1.732" |
Nut Material | Bone |
Electronics | L.R.Baggs Bronze Piezo Under Saddle Pickup; L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC Preamp |
Controls | Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone |
Bridge | Laurel Rectangle |
Saddle | Compensated Bone |
Tuners | 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons |
Binding | Single-ply Top and Back |
Pickguard | Tortoise Tear Drop |
Case | Black Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo |
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