Epiphone J-45 Standard Left Handed Rosewood, Vintage Sunburst

Name: Epiphone J-45 Standard Left Handed Rosewood, Vintage Sunburst
Brand: Epiphone
Price: 850 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Key Features

Stunning left-handed J45
All-solid spruce and mahogany build gives warm, balanced projection
One-piece mahogany neck with rounded C feels comfy and stable
Fishman S-Core pickup with soundhole controls makes gigs plug-and-play
Grover Rotomatics plus bone nut and saddle keep tuning tight and tone lively

Epiphone J-45 Standard Left Handed Rosewood, Vintage Sunburst Overview

The Epiphone J-45 Standard Left Handed, Vintage Sunburst is a modern take on the classic round-shouldered "Workhorse", refined to deliver full, balanced projection with warm lows and clear mids. Built with all-solid tonewoods, it pairs a solid spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for that unmistakable J-45 voice, opening up beautifully as it ages. A one-piece mahogany neck with a comfortable rounded C profile joins a rosewood fretboard with 20 frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays, while the vintage-style teardrop tortoise pickguard completes the timeless look

Stage and studio are sorted thanks to Fishman electronics: a discreet system featuring an S-Core under-saddle pickup and Presys VT preamp with easy soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls, keeping your setup clean and feedback in check. Practical touches include Grover Rotomatic tuners for smooth, steady tuning plus a bone nut and saddle on a belly-up rosewood bridge for lively resonance. It arrives in a premium gigbag, ready for the next session, rehearsal or gig, and carries the dynamic range and punchy bass that made the J-45 a favourite across genres

Product Ref: 343554

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All-solid tone and projection

The Epiphone J-45 Standard Left Handed leans into the classic recipe: a solid spruce top over solid mahogany back and sides for a warm, balanced voice with great projection. It’s famed for its dynamic range, warm mids and tight, punchy bass, so big strums thump and fingerstyle stays articulate. In short, it’s the round-shouldered sound that’s earned the J-45 its legendary status on records and stages for decades.

Effortless playability

A one-piece mahogany neck with a comfortable rounded C profile sits just right in the hand, joined to a rosewood fretboard with 20 frets and understated mother-of-pearl dots. The familiar 24.75" scale and 43 mm nut width keep chords relaxed and bends smooth, delivering that easy, broken-in feel players love on a J-45.

Ready for the stage

Plug in with confidence thanks to Fishman Presys VT electronics. A discreet S-Core under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls make quick tweaks simple mid-set while keeping the top clean and resonant. It’s a practical, gig-ready setup that translates the guitar’s natural voice clearly through a PA or acoustic amp.

Workhorse heritage and reliable hardware

This is the best-selling Gibson acoustic’s Inspired by Gibson take, carrying the “Workhorse” legacy with a timeless Vintage Sunburst finish and teardrop tortoise pickguard. Grover Rotomatic tuners, a bone nut and saddle, and a belly-up rosewood bridge keep tuning steady and tone lively, while the included premium gigbag makes grab-and-go life easy between rehearsals and shows.