Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 - Aged Vintage Sunburst

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Inspired by Gibson J-45 - Aged Vintage Sunburst
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The classic J-45 has been the choice of legendary musicians ever since it was first introduced in 1942. Known as The Workhorse, it is Gibson's most famous and most popular acoustic guitar model. Now Epiphone has released a new Inspired by Gibson™ J-45™ with all of the features players want, including all solid wood construction, a comfortable rounded C neck profile, 20 medium jumbo frets, the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock shape and a gorgeous Aged Vintage Sunburst finish. The Fishman Sonicore™ under-saddle pickup and Sonitone™ preamp make this Workhorse stage-ready too.

Details
• Finishes Available: Aged Vintage Sunburst
• Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Binding: Top - 4-ply Ivory and Black; Back - 1-ply Ivory
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded C
• Nut width: 1.693" / 43mm
• Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
• Scale length: 24.724" / 628mm
• Number of frets: 20
• Nut: Bone
• Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel
• Tuners: 3 on a plate with Ivory buttons and press in bushings
• Plating: Nickel
• Under Saddle pickup: Fishman® Sonicore™
• Controls: Fishman® Sonitone™ Soundhole mounted Volume and Tone

Specifications


Acoustic Pickup Type: None
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Back/Sides Finish: Aged Gloss
Binding: 4-layer Ivory & Black
Body Colour: Vintage Sunburst
Body Features: None
Body Finish: Aged Gloss
Body Shape: Dreadnought - Round Shoulder
Bracing: Quartersawn Spruce
Bridge Material: Indian Laurel
Bridge Style: Reverse Belly
Case/Gigbag: Purchased Separately
Country of Origin: China
Cutaway: No
Features: 2 Strap Buttons
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Fret Profile: Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm
Included: None
Instrument Size: Full
Neck Body Join: Tapered Dovetail
Neck Body Join-Fret: 14th Fret
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: C Rounded
Number of Frets: 20
Number of Strings: 6
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.692" / 43.00 mm
Orientation: Right
Pickguard: Yes
Pickup/Preamp: Fishman Sonitone
Preamp EQ: Yes
Scale Length: 24.724 " / 628 mm
String Gauge: 0.12-0.53 / 12's / Light
String Type: Steel
Top Material: Sitka Spruce
Tuner: No
Tuning Machines: 3-0n-Plate W/ Ivory Buttons

Q & A


Question: Is it available in Left handed?
- asked on Oct 25, 2024
Answer: I'm sorry, it does not.
- answered by Ron Elliott, Laval, Quebec
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Amazing guitar IBG Epiphone!! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
Love the build! It sounds great recently bought mine! Best guitar for the price, I was in between a Mexican Martin which I used to own one before or this & definitely fell in love with IBG Epiphone, the only problem I have is the tuning locks which I’m considering upgrading, it’s not holding the tuning as well as you’d expect them to! beside that, it’s an amazing guitar!
Posted by Kash on Nov 18, 2024
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Great Guitar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Renfrew, Ontario
I bought this in Renfrew from Richard who set it up. Fantastic sound and build quality. Highest recommendation.
Posted by Ross on Sep 1, 2024
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Epiphone inspired by Gibson J45 1 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted by Will on Nov 8, 2023
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Inspired by 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton South, Alberta
This guitar is top notch quality and playability. Neck feels great, acoustics are super bright and crisp when you want or soft and gentl if you chose. Feels like the real Gibson. Bought mine from Edmonton south and was truly satisfied with their service. Very accommodating and helpful.
Posted by L Barron on May 9, 2023
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IBG Epiphone J45 3 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Lethbridge, Alberta
This might be the best quality all solid wood acoustic on the market today. Mine features a very rich tone with abundance sustain. While the build quality is up there with more expensive models, it loses a point on the stiff tuners and scratchy frets.
Posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2022
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Amazing Quality 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Just brought this home from Long&McQuade what a pleasure to play. Perfect set up, amazing tone from lows to high and all the midst. Definitely happy and this should be considered before going to 3000 or 4000.
Posted by Cliff MacEachern on Oct 22, 2022
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Quality Guitar. 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Sydney, Nova Scotia
I purchased this guitar back in April from Lynden, at the Sydney store. Danny and his staff are very helpful and knowledgable in explaining the products and services offered, and this guitar has been nothing but a pleasure to play. I would highly recomend it to the amature or professional in terms of sound and playability.
Posted by George MacLean on Sep 14, 2022
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Great Guitar 2 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Stratford, Ontario
You cannot find a solid wood guitar with this workmanship in this price range. I also have a Gibson J45, and I can honestly say that this plays and sounds every bit as good as the Gibson.
Kudos to Dave on the setup- fabulous job!
Posted by Shawn on Jul 7, 2022
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Epiphone j 45 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
Luvin it :)
Posted by LoneWolff Grey on Jun 10, 2022
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Epiphone j 45 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
Bought one, love it, get one to if u can.
Posted by LoneWolff Grey on Mar 23, 2022
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Incredible value,, 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Summerside, Prince Edward Island
This guitar is so much better than people will probably think it is. All solid tone woods, a good pickup, a beautiful colour and finish and that awesome J-45 sound. Check them out,,,
Posted by Brian on Dec 31, 2021
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Excellent guitar for the money 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Kingston, Ontario
Such a good deal for an all solid wood guitar at this price. Projects nicely, plays super well, I’m very satisfied!
Posted by Nathan on Dec 4, 2021
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