Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst w/Case
Introducing the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™: The Legendary Original Workhorse Reborn
In a prestigious collaboration with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone is thrilled to unveil the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™. This remarkable acoustic guitar faithfully replicates the storied 1942 "Workhorse" model, renowned for its robust performance and classic design. It features a thermally aged solid red spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, culminating in a rich, resonant tone. The guitar's neck is crafted from a single piece of mahogany, shaped into a traditional V-profile and topped with a laurel fretboard adorned with elegant mother-of-pearl dot inlays.
The headstock proudly displays the iconic Gibson "open book" profile, enhanced by the "Inspired by Gibson Custom" double diamond logo on the back and a matching banner on the front. Equipped for both studio sessions and live performances, the guitar includes a state-of-the-art L.R. Baggs™ VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system. Each Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™ comes with a durable hardshell case, branded with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo, ensuring it arrives in style and stays protected.
Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™ Specifications
General:
- Model: Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™
- Partnership: Crafted in collaboration with Gibson™ Custom
- Design Inspiration: Recreates the legendary 1942 "Workhorse"
Body:
- Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top Material: Thermally aged solid red spruce
- Back and Sides: Solid mahogany
- Binding: Single-ply, top and back
Neck:
- Material: One-piece mahogany
- Profile: V-shape
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
- Scale Length: 24.75 inches (628.65 mm)
- Number of Frets: 19
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.732 inches (44 mm)
Hardware:
- Tuning Machines: 3 on a plate, open-back with cream buttons
- Bridge: Laurel rectangle
- Saddle Material: Compensated bone
- Bridge Pins: Bone
Electronics:
- Pickup: Under-saddle piezo (L.R. Baggs™ VTC)
- Controls: Volume and tone (soundhole mounted)
- Preamp: L.R. Baggs™ VTC
- Output Jack: 1/4" endpin jack
Additional Features:
- Headstock: Gibson "open book" profile with custom logos
- Truss Rod: Dual action, accessible via headstock
- Finish: Vintage Original Sheen (VOS) polyurethane
- Case: Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom logo
This guitar comes fully set up by our senior technician, a service we normally value at $75, ensuring optimal playability right out of the box.
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