Epiphone J-45 Acoustic Guitar - Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss

The Epiphone J-45 Acoustic Guitar is part of Epiphone’s “Inspired by Gibson” series, recreating the legendary J-45—often called “The Workhorse”—with modern reliability and all-solid tonewoods. It delivers a warm, balanced acoustic tone ideal for strumming, recording, and live performance.

🎸 Description

The Epiphone J-45 in Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss blends vintage Gibson-inspired design with modern craftsmanship. Originally introduced in 1942, the J-45 became one of the most iconic acoustic guitars, known for its deep bass, smooth mids, and clear highs.

This Epiphone version features all-solid wood construction, giving it a richer and more resonant tone compared to laminate guitars. The sloped shoulder dreadnought body enhances warmth and projection, making it perfect for singer-songwriters and studio use.

The guitar also includes a Fishman Presys VT pickup system, allowing you to plug in and perform live with natural acoustic sound and onboard controls for volume and tone.

📊 Specifications

🔹 Body & Build

• Body Shape: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Quarter-sawn Spruce
• Finish: Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
• Binding: Multi-ply (Ivory/Black)

🔹 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded “C”
• Scale Length: 24.72" (628 mm)
• Fingerboard: Laurel / Indian Laurel
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Nut Material: Bone
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots

🔹 Hardware

• Bridge: Reverse Belly (Laurel)
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuners: 3-on-a-plate with ivory buttons
• Pickguard: Tortoise shell (J-45 style)
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

🔹 Electronics

• Pickup: Fishman Presys VT (Under-saddle)
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume & Tone
• Output: Endpin Jack
• Preamp: Fishman Presys VT

🔹 Additional

• Strings: .012 – .053 (Phosphor Bronze)
• Case: Optional (sold separately)

⭐ Key Features

• ✔️ All-solid wood construction for premium tone
• ✔️ Warm, balanced sound (great for vocals & strumming)
• ✔️ Comfortable Rounded “C” neck
• ✔️ Vintage-inspired sunburst finish
• ✔️ Stage-ready Fishman electronics

🎯 Ideal For

• Singer-songwriters
• Recording & studio work
• Live performances
• Players seeking Gibson-style tone at a lower price