1942 Banner J-45 Inspired by Gibson Custom
Developed in partnership with Gibson Custom, this premium Epiphone collection recreates some of the most iconic electric and acoustic guitars in history
TWO GREAT BRANDS UNITED
The Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana, build the most coveted musical instruments on the planet, with meticulous craftsmanship, artistry, and historical accuracy. Gibson Custom’s expert luthiers worked closely with their counterparts at Epiphone’s wholly-owned craftory in Asia to produce instruments that honor Gibson’s 130-year legacy and provide today’s players with a wellspring of inspiration.
The Legendary Original Workhorse
Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45, an incredible recreation of the legendary original “Workhorse” model from 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid red spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock features the world-famous Gibson “open book” profile and has the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the back and an “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner on the front. It is stage and studio-ready with the built-in L.R. Baggs VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Specifications
Body
- Body Style : Round Shoulder
- Body Shape : J-45
- Body Material : Solid Mahogany
- Top : Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce
- Back : Solid Mahogany
- Side : Solid Mahogany
- Bracing : Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding : Single-ply, Top and Back
- Body Finish : VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane
Neck
- Profile : V
- Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material : Laurel
- Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material : One Piece Mahogany
- Fret Count : 19
- Frets : Standard
- Nut Material : Bone
- Nut Width : 44.0 mm / 1.732 in
- Inlays : Mother of Pearl Dot
- Joint : Compound Dovetail
Hardware
- Bridge : Laurel Rectangle
- Saddle Material : Compensated 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
- Bridge Pins : Bone
- Strap Buttons : Endpin Jack
Electronics
- Under Saddle Pickup : L.R. Baggs VTC
- Controls : Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
- Output Jack : 1/4" Endpin
- Preamp : L.R. Baggs VTC
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