Epiphone
IGC 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
AcousticJ-45
No ratings yet$1,299
An acoustic guitar from Epiphone, the IGC 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst uses a J-45 body. The build combines a Solid Mahogany body, One Piece Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 19 frets. Pickups are LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC. Typically listed around $1299. It is commonly associated with Folk, Country and Blues.
Best for
FolkCountryBluesSinger-Songwriter
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews70
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
70
Value
68
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 19 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC |
| Accessories | Leather Strap Adapter |
| Back | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Single-ply Ivory, Top and Back |
| Body Finish | Vintage Gloss |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Bridge | Rosewood Rectangle, Closed Slot |
| Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Case | Red Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 19 |
| Headstock | Gibson Open Book with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear |
| Headstock Inlay | Gold Silkscreen Epiphone Logo and Banner Art with Epiphone Inspired by Gibson |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail |
| Model | ECJ45RVSNNH1L |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut width | 44.0mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop; Tortoise Shell |
| Preamp | LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC |
| Profile | V |
| Saddle Material | Compensated Bone |
| Side | Solid Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | Endpin Jack |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Solid Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | Single Ply 3-Hole Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Open Back Three-on-a-Plate; Cream Button |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC |
| Street price | $1,299 |
