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Key Features
- Vintage-style 1942 J-45 reissue
- Thermally aged spruce top adds warmth and vintage character
- L.R. Baggs pickup captures dynamic acoustic tone for stage or studio use
- V-shaped neck profile offers an authentic feel with comfortable playability
Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst Overview
The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic acoustic guitars ever made. Built in collaboration with Gibson Custom, it features a thermally aged solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, delivering the warm, balanced tone that made the original J-45 a legend. Classic details like the teardrop pickguard, ivory top binding and mother-of-pearl inlays capture the look and feel of the vintage 1942 models.
Modern reliability meets old-school charm with a V-shaped mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fretboard and bone nut and saddle. The onboard L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC system ensures you're ready to take the stage or hit the studio with clear, natural tone. Complete with open-back tuners and a Red Line-inspired hardshell case, this reissue offers timeless tone and craftsmanship in a stage-ready package.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionVintage-inspired construction
The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue captures the essence of the original wartime classic with a thermally aged solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. This tonewood combination delivers a rich, balanced voice with warmth and clarity, just like the vintage J-45s that inspired it. Single-ply ivory binding and a teardrop pickguard complete the historically accurate look.
Authentic neck feel
A one-piece mahogany neck with a V-shaped profile offers the comfortable, vintage feel of the original 1942 models. The Indian rosewood fretboard features 19 frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays, bringing smooth, expressive playability across the short 24.75-inch scale and adding to its timeless appeal.
Ready for the stage
With an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC under-saddle pickup system, this reissue is built for performance. It delivers dynamic, natural-sounding tone through an amp or PA, and soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls keep your setup clean and discreet without interrupting the classic design.
Premium finishing touches
Every detail is crafted to honour the original, from the open-book headstock and cream-button tuners to the compensated bone saddle and bone bridge pins. A Red Line-inspired hardshell case with custom graphics is included, offering durable protection and vintage style for life on the road.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
- Product Code: ECJ45RVSNNH1
Body
- Shape: J-45
- Top: Thermally aged solid spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Single-ply ivory (top and back)
- Pickguard: Teardrop shape, vintage-style
- Finish: Vintage Sunburst
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck material: One-piece mahogany
- Neck profile: V-shape
- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of frets: 19
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
- Nut width: 1.73" / 44mm
- Nut material: Bone
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Rectangular rosewood, closed slot
- Saddle: Compensated bone
- Bridge pins: Bone
- Tuners: Three-on-a-plate open-back with cream buttons
- Plating: Nickel
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
- Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume and tone
- Case included: Red Line-inspired hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom logo
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