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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard A/E Guitar with Bag

The Epiphone J-45 Standard features all-solid woods, Rounded C neck, Fishman electronics, classic tortoise pickguard, and Grover tuners for stage-ready tone.

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    The J-45 is the best-selling acoustic in Gibson’s history. Nicknamed “The Workhorse” and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic guitar has become the cornerstone of Gibson’s round-shoulder dreadnought line. World-renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection, the J-45 has long been a favorite for players across genres.

     

    The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. It delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight, punchy bass—faithfully honoring the tonal character that made the J-45 a classic.

     

    Crafted from all solid woods, the J-45 Standard features solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid spruce top, the timeless tonewood combination that has defined the J-45 for generations. The one-piece mahogany neck has a comfortable Rounded C profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard, equipped with 20 frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays.

     

    The headstock sports the iconic 60s-style Kalamazoo shape, fitted with a bone nut and smooth Grover Rotomatic tuners for reliable tuning stability. A rosewood belly-up bridge with a bone saddle and ivory bridge pins adds to the guitar’s tonal richness and sustain. Completing the classic look, the newly redesigned epoxy-style pickguard features the traditional tortoise teardrop shape.

     

    For today’s performers, the J-45 Standard comes equipped with a Fishman Presys VT under-saddle pickup and preamp system. Discreetly mounted volume and tone controls inside the soundhole are easy for the player to access while remaining virtually invisible to the audience.

     

    A premium Epiphone gig bag is included, making the J-45 Standard stage- and studio-ready from the moment you bring it home. For decades, countless players have embraced the legendary J-45. Isn’t it time you put The Workhorse to work for you?

     

    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard A/E Guitar with Bag Features:

    • All-solid wood construction: Solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides
    • Comfortable Rounded C mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard and mother-of-pearl dot inlays
    • Fishman Presys VT pickup and preamp with discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
    • Classic J-45 aesthetics, including tortoise teardrop pickguard and 60s-style Kalamazoo headstock
    • Grover Rotomatic tuners and rosewood bridge with bone saddle for tuning stability and rich tone

    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard A/E Guitar with Bag Specifications

    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard A/E Guitar with Bag Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Collection: Inspired by Gibson
    • Finish: Transparent
    • Shape: J-45
    • Top: Solid Spruce
    • Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
    • Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back
    • Neck: One Piece Mahogany
    • Profile: Rounded "C"
    • Nut Width: 1.69291" / 43 mm
    • Fingerboard: Rosewood
    • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
    • Number of Frets: 20
    • Nut: Bone
    • Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dot
    • Bridge: Belly-up, Rosewood
    • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
    • Plating: Nickel
    • Under Saddle Pickup: Fishman S-Core
    • Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
    • Case: Premium Gig Bag Included
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