Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst
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Features
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Fretboard: Indian Laurel
Soft, warm sound with clear articulation. -
Top: Spruce
Brighter sound and better projection. -
Back / Sides: Mahogany
Warm, full-bodied tones with good sustain -
Saddle width search: Middle (43 - 46 mm)
Medium to wide nut width for comfortable gripping and plucking. -
Neck: Mahogany
Warmer sound, less brightness/treble, more sustain.
Epiphone , in collaboration with the Gibson custom shop , is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45, an incredible replica of the legendary original model, the "workhorse" of 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar features a thermally aged, solid American Norway spruce top (Adirondack Spruce), a solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a historically accurate V-shaped profile and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock features the world-famous Gibson "Open Book"form and has the Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond logo on the back and a banner-style Epiphone Inspired by Gibson logo on the front. The built-in LR Baggs ™ VTC preamp and an undersaddle piezo pickup system make it suitable for stage and studio use. A hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson custom logo is also including to complete the perfect Vintage package.
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of origin: China
- Strings thickness ex factory: .012 - .053
- Thermally aged Top
- Historic "V" neck profile
- Body shape: Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
- Construction / Acoustic: Solid
- Scale Length: 24.75” (628mm)
- Cutaway: no
- Top: American Red Spruce
- Back / Sides: Mahogany
- Rosette: Single Ring Cream
- Binding: 3-ply top and back
- Bridge: Indian Laurel
- Saddle/Cross piece inlay: Bone, composed
- Neck: 1 pc. Mahogany
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Fretboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
- Nut width: 44,0 mm
- Headstock: Gibson-Style Open Book headstock with Epiphone and Banner logo
- Tuning Machines: Open Back Cream Button
- Pickup Details: LR Baggs™ VTC
- Pre-amp system: LR Baggs™ VTC
- Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
- Color/ Finish: Vintage Sunburst
- Finish: High Gloss
- Includes: Hardcase
When you think of Epiphone , you immediately think of Gibson, as the manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and accessories has been part of the company since 1957. Epiphone mainly offers instruments from the low to mid-price segment. This means that beginners also have the opportunity to buy electric guitar and bass classics such as Les Paul, SG, Explorer, Firebird, ES-335 or Thunderbird for little money. There are also instruments from the old days of Epiphone, Casino, Wildkat, Riviera and Wilshire. Beginners should take a closer look at Epiphone 's entry-level sets in the areas of electric guitar, western guitar and electric bass.