IGC 1942 Banner J-45, Vintage Sunburst
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 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™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze 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.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | One Piece Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 19 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo |
| Back | Solid Mahogany |
| Binding | Single-ply, Top and Back |
| Body Finish | Polyurethane VOS |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Round Shoulder |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Laurel Rectangle |
| Bridge Pins | Bone |
| Case | Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo |
| 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 Shaped with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo Etched on Back |
| Headstock Inlay | Vintage Epiphone Logo and Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Banner in Gold Silkscreen |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail |
| Model | ECJ4542VSVNH1 |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut width | 44.0mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Tear Drop |
| Preamp | L.R. 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 Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons |
| Under Saddle Pickup | L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo |
| Street price | $1,299 |
