Epiphone
J-45 Express, Ebony
AcousticJ-45Beginner-friendly
No ratings yet$299
An acoustic guitar from Epiphone, the J-45 Express, Ebony uses a J-45 body. It is built with a Layered Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard. It measures a 22.68" scale and 19 frets. Typically listed around $299. Typical styles include Folk, Country and Singer-Songwriter.
Best for
FolkCountrySinger-Songwriter
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews67
Overall / 100
Playability
72
Sound
60
Build
61
Value
76
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Epiphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Body wood | Layered Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 19 |
| Scale length | 22.68" |
| Accessories | Three Guitar Picks |
| Back | Layered Mahogany |
| Binding | 4-ply Top, Single-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | J-45 |
| Body Styles | Small Body |
| Bridge | Reverse Belly; Laurel |
| Bridge Pins | White Plastic with Black Dot |
| Case | Gig Bag |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 19 |
| Headstock | 7/8 Scale Kalamazoo |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo in Silver Silkscreen |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | ES1PPJ45EBNH1 |
| Nut | Molded White |
| Nut width | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop; Tortoise |
| Profile | C |
| Saddle Material | Compensated White |
| Side | Layered Mahogany |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Bottom and Side of Heel |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Layered Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 3-ply Bell |
| Tuners | Mini Die-Cast |
| Street price | $299 |
