Description
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 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™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
BODY
Body Style: Round Shoulder
Body Shape: J-45
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Top: Thermally Aged Solid 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 Bronze Piezo
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo
