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Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 w/Case - Vintage Sunburst

Product code: 8500727
RRP $2,899.00
$2,699.00
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Highlights

  • Solid red spruce top enhances sound quality
  • Built-in L.R. Baggs VTC pickup for stage readiness
  • Vintage sunburst finish offers classic aesthetics
  • Solid mahogany back and sides for rich tone
  • V-shaped mahogany neck for comfortable play
  • Mother-of-pearl dot inlays add elegant detail
  • Includes hard-shell case for secure transport

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Description

Epiphone, in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, 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 hard-shell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.

Body
Shape: J-45
Top: Thermally Aged Solid Red Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply, Top and Back

Neck
Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany
Profile: V
Nut width: 44mm
Fingerboard: Laurel
Scale length: 628.65mm
Nut: Bone
Number of frets: 19
Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot

Hardware
Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
Tuners: 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
Plating: Nickel

Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume & Tone

Specifications

Brand
Epiphone
Colour
Vintage Sunburst
Warranty
1 Year
Fretboard
Laurel
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Guitar body type
Dreadnought
Gigbag / Case
Case
Guitar finish
Gloss
Model
1942 Banner J-45
Acoustic Guitar Pickup
Yes
Series
Inspired by Gibson
Number of strings
6-string
Guitar top
Solid Red Spruce
Guitar type
Acoustic Guitars - Steel string
Left or Right?
Right

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