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.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY 

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

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 VTC
Controls : Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack : 1/4" Endpin
Preamp ; L.R. Baggs VTC

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case : Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo