Head to head
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst vs Epiphone J-45 Standard EC, Honey Burst
The verdict
The Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst and Epiphone J-45 Standard EC, Honey Burst are closely matched overall — 69 to 70 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst wins on
- Better value (73 vs 68)
- Lower price ($399 vs $849)
Epiphone J-45 Standard EC, Honey Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst | J-45 Standard EC, Honey Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 70 |
| Build | 66 | 70 |
| Playability | 72 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 73 | 68 |
Full specifications
| Spec | J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst | J-45 Standard EC, Honey Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Layered Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Pau Ferro | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.51" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Sonicore | Fishman S-Core |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $399 | $849 |
| Back | Layered Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard | Multi-ply Top, Single Ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss |
| Body shape | J-45 | J-45 EC |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder | — |
| Bridge | Reverse Belly Pau Ferro | Belly-up, Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory with Black Dot | Ivory Plastic |
| Case | Optional | Premium Gig Bag |
| Controls | Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display | Side-mounted Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase Switch, and Tuner |
| Finish | Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock | Epiphone Sloped Dovewing | 60s Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Historic Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen | Epiphone Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Tapered Dovetail; Glued-In | Glued In, Set Neck with Tapered Dovetail Joint |
| Model | EE2SVSNH3 | EIAJ4CHBNH1 |
| Nut | Ivory U-Rite | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" with 9-volt Battery Compartment | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack |
| Pickguard | Epiphone with Raised E Logo | J-45 Teardrop; Tortoise, Epoxy Style |
| Preamp | Fishman Presys II | Fishman PreSys II |
| Profile | Rounded C | Rounded C |
| Saddle Material | Compensated Bone | Bone |
| Scale length | 648.0mm / 25.51in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Layered Mahogany | Solid Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | 2 - Endpin Jack and Back of Neck Heel |
| String gauges | .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Spruce |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Premium Die Cast with Kidney Bean Metal Buttons | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | Fishman Sonicore | Fishman S-Core |