Epiphone Left Hand Inspired by Gibson 1942 Banner J 45 Acoustic Electric in Vintage Sunburst w/Gig Bag - ECJ45RVSNNHLH

Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissuein Vintage Sunburst


Honoring the legacy of Gibson’s most iconic acoustic, the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue delivers vintage tone, historical craftsmanship, and modern reliability. Developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom, this Inspired by Gibson Custom edition meticulously recreates the timeless voice and character of the original 1942 "Workhorse"—one of the most sought-after guitars of all time.


With its thermally aged solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, the 1942 J-45 Reissue offers the rich, balanced warmth that has defined the model for decades. Scalloped X-bracing enhances tonal responsiveness, while the V-shaped mahogany neck and 24.75" scale make for a comfortable, vintage-accurate playing experience. Whether you're recording, performing, or collecting, this reissue captures the soul of a true classic—and it's ready for the stage with L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics on board.


Key Features








Thermally Aged Solid Spruce Top: Delivers vintage tone with enhanced projection and resonance





Solid Mahogany Back and Sides: Offers warm, well-balanced sound with a rich midrange





Scalloped X-Bracing: Traditional Gibson-style bracing for optimal tonal dynamics





One-Piece Mahogany Neck with V Profile: Comfortable vintage feel true to the 1942 original





L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC System: Studio-quality pickup with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls





Inspired by Gibson Custom Detailing: Open-book headstock, dot inlays, bone nut and saddle, vintage-style open-back tuners





Red Line-Inspired Hardshell Case: Custom graphic exterior with plush interior protection





Specifications








Body Shape: J-45





Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce





Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany





Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing





Binding: Single-ply Ivory (Top and Back)





Neck: One-Piece Mahogany





Neck Profile: V





Nut Width: 1.73" / 44mm





Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood





Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm





Number of Frets: 19





Nut: Bone





Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots





Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle, Closed Slot





Tuners: Open Back Three-on-a-Plate with Cream Buttons





Plating: Nickel





Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC





Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone





Case: Red Line-Inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics





SKU: ECJ45RVSNNH1, ECJ45RVSNNH1L





The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue is more than a tribute—it's a player-focused, collector-worthy acoustic built to inspire. From its historically accurate craftsmanship to its modern-stage-ready pickup system, this is a guitar that truly lives up to the "Workhorse" name.
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