Epiphone
IGC J-180 LS, Ebony
AcousticJ-180
No ratings yet$899
An acoustic guitar from Epiphone, the IGC J-180 LS, Ebony uses a J-180 body. It is built with a Solid Mahogany body, Solid Mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard. It measures a 25.5" scale and 20 frets. Electronics are LR Baggs Bronze Piezo. Typically listed around $899. It is commonly associated with Folk, Singer-Songwriter and Country.
Best for
FolkSinger-SongwriterCountryRock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews69
Overall / 100
Playability
72
Sound
68
Build
70
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Bronze Piezo |
| Binding | Three-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | J-180 |
| Body Styles | Jumbo |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-bracing, Shifted for Long Scale |
| Bridge | Reverse Belly, Laurel |
| Bridge Pins | Bone, No Dots |
| Case | Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo |
| Controls | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Star |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Headstock | Gibson Open Book; Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo Etched on Headstock Rear |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo and Star in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail |
| Model | ECJ180LSEBNH1 |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.79mm / 1.72in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | None |
| Preamp | LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC |
| Profile | C |
| Saddle Material | Bone, Compensated |
| Strap Buttons | 1 - Side of Heel (Plus Endpin Jack) |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply, 3-hole Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone Buttons |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs Bronze Piezo |
| Street price | $899 |
