Epiphone EI-J455AVBNH3 J-45 Acoustic Guitar - Aged Viper Blue

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Laurel Fingerboard - Aged Viper Blue

Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar pays faithful homage to an absolute legend. Debuting in 1942, the J-45 is considered by many to be the dreadnought that set the standard for those that would follow. The J-45 immediately established itself as a favorite among wartime musicians like Woody Guthrie for its balanced, robust low end and rugged midrange, which perfectly complemented the voices of the growing folk music scene. The J-45 would go on to become a widely popular instrument, earning the nickname "The Workhorse." The J-45 features the same solid Sitka spruce top of the original, paired with a solid mahogany back and sides for that signature J-45 tone. The mahogany neck with Indian laurel fingerboard is instantly comfortable and responsive. And when you need to plug in, onboard Fishman electronics deliver pristine amplified acoustic sound.

Versatile, comfortable neck

The rounded “C” profile mahogany neck on the Epiphone J-45 features an ultra-comfortable 24-3/4-inch scale that brings out a springy action in the strings, as well as a warm overall tone. Its sound projection and unique action make the J-45 neck ideal for both flatpicking and fingerpicking, especially for folk, country, and bluegrass. But for the rockers out there, the Epiphone J-45 also delivers plenty of punch for more aggressive styles.

Stellar amplified tone

The Fishman S-Core pickup in this outstanding acoustic features an under-saddle piezo wired to translate the tone of the Epiphone J-45 in a pure fashion. Meanwhile, the preamp offers rotary controls for Volume, Bass, and Treble, along with a phase switch. This gives you incredibly easy access to tweaking your tone.

Epiphone Gibson J-45 Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Part of the "Inspired by Gibson" series
• Classic dreadnought designed for vintage tone, playability, and visual delight
• Solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for balanced, robust low end and rugged midrange
• Mahogany neck with Indian laurel fingerboard is instantly comfortable and responsive
• Ultra-comfortable 24-3/4-inch scale that brings out a springy action in the strings, as well as a warm overall tone
• Onboard Fishman electronics deliver pristine amplified acoustic tone
• Eye-grabbing aged gloss finish

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Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:Rounded Shoulder Dreadnought
• Back & Sides Wood:Mahogany
• Top Wood:Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish:Aged Gloss
• Color:Aged Viper Blue
• Binding:4-ply Ivory and Black
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Rounded C
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
• Number of Frets:20, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length:24.724"
• Nut Width:1.693"
• Nut/Saddle Material:Bone
• Bridge Material:Indian Laurel
• Tuning Machines:Epiphone Crown
• Electronics:Fishman Preamp with Sonicore Undersaddle Pickup
• Strings:Gibson Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag:Gig Bag