The legendary Gibson? J-45? has been a favorite of musicians ever since it was first introduced in 1942. Now Epiphone has released a new Inspired by Gibson? J-45 Cutaway that gives players improved access to the upper frets while retaining all of the features that make the J-45 special to begin with, including the Sloped Shoulder body with a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, a comfortable rounded C neck profile, Fishman® Sonicore under-saddle pickup and Fishman Presys II preamp with volume and tone controls, and a beautiful Aged Vintage Sunburst finish. Optional hardshell or EpiLite? case available separately. A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Specifications :
NECK
Material : Mahogany
Profile : Rounded C
Scale Length : 24.724"
Fingerboard Material : Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius : 12.01"
Number Of Frets : 20
Frets : Medium Jumbo
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 1.693"
Inlays : Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint : Tapered Dovetail
BODY
Body Shape : Sloped Shouldered Dreadnought Cutaway
Body Material : Solid Mahogany
Top : Solid Sitka Spruce
Back : Solid Mahogany
Side : Solid Mahogany
Bracing : Quarter Sawn Spruce
Binding : Top - 4-ply Ivory and Black; Back - 1-ply Ivory
Finish : Aged Gloss
HARDWARE
Finish : Nickel
Tuner Plating : Nickel
Bridge : Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel
Saddle Material : Bone
Tuning Machines : 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings
Pickguard : Tortoise Shell Tear Drop, Epoxy Style
TrussRod : Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover : 2-ply Bell
Bridge Pins : Ivory
Strap Buttons : 2 - end pin jack and back of heel
ELECTRONICS
Under Saddle Pickup : Fishman Sonicore
Controls : Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, Phase Switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display