Freshly inspected and set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech.  This Epiphone series is called "Inspired by Gibson" and never was that moniker more accurate than with this truly inspired 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue.  What a fantastic guitar. 

Thermally aged Spruce top.  Bone nut.  Bone saddle.  Bone bridge pins.  L.R. Baggs electronics.  Scalloped X-bracing.  And of course, the famous Gibson open book headstock.  See below for more details and specifications.

FROM EPIPHONE:

All solid wood construction with mahogany back and sides, thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top, one-piece mahogany neck with a V-shaped profile, rosewood fretboard with 19 standard frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays, L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics, Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics.

The Gibson J-45™ was first introduced in 1942, and guitars from that initial year of production are some of the most highly cherished vintage acoustic guitars in the world. The best-selling Gibson acoustic model of all time, the J-45 quickly earned the moniker “The Workhorse” due to its no-nonsense simplicity, understated elegance, and widespread use on stages and in recording studios worldwide.

Now Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, an incredible recreation of the legendary original Workhorse model from 1942. To ensure it meets the needs and preferences of modern players, it comes equipped with a built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle piezo pickup system, so it’s stage and studio-ready whenever you are. A Red Line-inspired hardshell case, which features the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on the exterior, is also included. 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Gibson “Open Book” Headstock with Vintage Script Logo & "Inspired by Gibson Custom" Banner

Nickel Open Back 3/Plate Tuners with Cream Buttons

1.732” Bone Nut

1-Piece Thermally Aged Mahogany Neck with 24 3/4” Scale Length

Neck Thickness .87" at First Fret and .93" at Tenth Fret

Indian Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays and 12" Radius

19 Standard Frets

L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC Electronics with Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone Controls

Rosewood Rectangle Bridge with Closed Slot, Compensated Bone Saddle, and Bone End Pins

Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce Top in Vintage Sunburst Finish with Solid Mahogany Back & Sides in Natural Vintage Gloss Finish

Scalloped X-Bracing

Weight 4 lb 4 oz

Red Line-inspired Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics

Serial Number 25021500147