Description
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 hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original |
| Product Color: | Vintage Sunburst |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Slope Shoulder Dreadnought |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane |
| Top Material: | Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Body Binding: | Single-Ply Top & Back |
Neck
| Neck Material: | One-Piece Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Natural |
| Neck Shape: | V Profile |
| Fingerboard Material: | Indian Laurel |
| Headstock Veneer: | Black |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.732" (44mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" (304.8mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 19 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Compound Dovetail |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Painted Logo |
Electronics
| Acoustic Electronics: | L.R. Baggs VTC |
| Controls and Switching: | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Laurel Rectangle |
| Tuning Machines: | 3 On a Plate Open Back w/Cream Buttons |
| Fret Wire: | Standard |
| Saddle: | Compensated Bone |
| Pickguard: | Tortoise |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Tortoise Tear Drop |
| Bridge Pins: | Bone |