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Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Case B-Stock - Vintage Sunburst - 23121500488B

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Case B-Stock - Vintage Sunburst - 23121500488B

by Epiphone
SKU EPI-23121500488
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THIS GUITAR IS B-STOCK AS PER OUR GIBSON DISTRIBUTORS. There is a very light surface scratch on the top of the guitar. This is only notable under close scrutiny and bright lighting.

1942 Banner J-45, Vintage Sunburst

Thermally aged solid red spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, V-shaped neck profile, Gibson “open book” headstock profile, and hardshell case

The Legendary Original Workhorse

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.

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

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

Under Saddle Pickup - L.R. Baggs VTC

Controls - Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone

Output Jack -1/4" Endpin

Preamp - L.R. Baggs VTC

Strings Gauge - .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

Case - Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo

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