Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst ECJ4542VSVNH
1942 Banner J-45, Vintage Sunburst
Thermally aged solid red spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, V-shaped neck profile, Gibson “open book” headstock profile, and hardshell case
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.
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
Profile
V
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
19
Frets
Standard
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
44.0 mm / 1.732 in
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint
Compound Dovetail