Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst
The Legendary Original Workhorse
This guitar was taken in in part exchange, it's been well looked after by one careful owner and is free of marks or dents.
In collaboration with Gibson Custom, Epiphone proudly presents the 1942 Banner J-45 a beautifully crafted recreation of the iconic Workhorse model from 1942. This outstanding acoustic guitar features a thermally aged solid spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, delivering warm, resonant tone with classic vintage character.
It has a V-shaped neck profile crafted from one-piece mahogany, topped with a laurel fingerboard and mother-of-pearl dot inlays, offering a comfortable and authentic playing feel. The Gibson open book headstock profile includes a subtle Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo on the back and an Epiphone Inspired by Gibson banner on the front.
Ready for both the studio and stage, the 1942 Banner J-45 comes fitted with the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC preamp and Bronze piezo under-saddle pickup, giving you rich, natural-sounding amplification. A hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is included for reliable protection.
Specifications
Body Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Single-ply (top and back)
Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
Neck Profile: V
Neck Material: One-piece Mahogany
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 19
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 44.0 mm / 1.732 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Bridge Pins: Bone
Tuning Machines: 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
Pickguard: Tortoise Tear Drop
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: Single-ply, 3-hole Bell
Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack
Pickup: L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo (under saddle)
Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
Case: Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo
