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Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
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The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst is an incredibly authentic recreation of the legendary Gibson “Workhorse” introduced in 1942. Revered for its rich, balanced tone and stage-ready performance, the J-45 quickly became the best-selling Gibson acoustic model of all time. Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, has faithfully reproduced the original design, giving players an exceptional vintage experience paired with modern playability and reliability. Available now at Sky Music Australia.
This reissue features a thermally aged solid spruce top reinforced with scalloped X-bracing, combined with solid mahogany back and sides to deliver warm, resonant tones with clarity across the full frequency spectrum. Single-ply ivory-colored top and back binding accentuates the classic aesthetic. The one-piece mahogany neck has a traditional V-shaped profile and is capped with an Indian rosewood fretboard equipped with 19 standard frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The iconic Gibson “open book” headstock features the double diamond Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on the back, and a gold silkscreen Epiphone logo with “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner on the front.
The 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue is stage- and studio-ready thanks to the built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system. Other authentic vintage touches include three-on-a-plate open-back tuners with cream buttons, a tear-drop tortoise shell pickguard, a rectangular rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle, bone nut and bridge pins, and a dual-action truss rod for precise neck adjustment. The included Red Line-inspired hardshell case ensures your instrument is protected while traveling or performing. Every detail celebrates the J-45’s legacy while giving modern players a premium acoustic experience.
Features
- Authentic 1942 Gibson J-45 Workhorse recreation
- Thermally aged solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
- Solid mahogany back and sides for balanced tone
- One-piece mahogany neck with V-shaped profile
- Indian rosewood fretboard with 19 frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- Gibson “open book” headstock with Epiphone Inspired by Gibson banner
- L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle pickup
- Rectangular rosewood bridge with compensated bone saddle
- Bone nut and bridge pins for superior tonal transfer
- Three-on-a-plate open-back tuners with cream buttons
- Tear-drop tortoise shell pickguard
- Single-ply ivory binding on top and back
- Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics
Specs
| Body Shape | J-45 Round Shoulder |
| Top Wood | Thermally Aged Solid Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid Mahogany |
| Body Binding | Single-ply Ivory |
| Body Finish | Vintage Gloss |
| Neck Material | One-piece Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | V-Shape |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 304.8mm / 12.0" |
| Fret Count | 19 |
| Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge | Rosewood Rectangle, Compensated Bone Saddle |
| Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop, Tortoise Shell |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Tuners | Open Back Three-on-a-Plate, Cream Buttons |
| Electronics | L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC (Soundhole Mounted Volume & Tone) |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin |
| Strings Gauge | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Case | Red Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics |
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