Head to head
Epiphone J-45 Studio EC, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst vs Epiphone J-45 Studio, Mahogany Burst
The verdict
The Epiphone J-45 Studio EC, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst and Epiphone J-45 Studio, Mahogany Burst are closely matched overall — 70 to 71 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone J-45 Studio EC, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst wins on
No standout advantage.
Epiphone J-45 Studio, Mahogany Burst wins on
- Better value (81 vs 74)
- Lower price ($269 vs $449)
Scorecard
| Metric | J-45 Studio EC, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst | J-45 Studio, Mahogany Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 71 |
| Build | 66 | 66 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 74 | 81 |
Full specifications
| Spec | J-45 Studio EC, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst | J-45 Studio, Mahogany Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Layered Mahogany | Select Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | — |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Fishman S-Core | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $449 | $269 |
| Back | Layered Mahogany | — |
| Binding | 4-ply Ivory and Black Top, Single-ply Ivory Back | Body Top, White |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | J-45 | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder | Round Shoulder |
| Bridge | Belly-up, Rosewood | Mahogany |
| Bridge Pins | Ivory | — |
| Case | Standard Gig Bag | Optional Acoustic AJ/Dreadnought Hard Case 940-EDREAD; Dread/AJ Acoustic EpiLite™ Case 940-EDREADHG |
| Controls | Side-mounted Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase Switch, and Tuner | — |
| Finish | Nickel | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo | Epiphone Sloped Dovewing |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen | — |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck with Tapered Dovetail Joint | Glued In, Dovetail Joint |
| Model | EAS4CVSNH1L | EA22MBNH1 |
| Nut | White Plastic | — |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in | 42.93mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Combination Battery Box and 1/4" Output Jack | — |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop-shaped Dark Tortoise Shell Epoxy-style | Black with metal E |
| Preamp | Fishman Presys II | — |
| Profile | Rounded \C\ | SlimTaper |
| Saddle Material | Compensated Plastic | Plastic |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | Layered Mahogany | Select Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Side of Heel and Endpin Jack | 2 - bottom and side of heel |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032 .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Solid Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black Bell, Studio | Bell Shaped; 2-layer (Black/White); AJ |
| Tuners | Three-on-a-Plate with Ivory Plastic Button | Premium Tuners |
| Under Saddle Pickup | Fishman S-Core | — |
| Tuner Plating | — | Nickel |
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