Epiphone J-45 Standard EC Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone J-45 Standard EC Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst Including Gigbag!

Since its introduction in 1942, the Gibson J-45 has been the centerpiece of Gibson's round-shoulder acoustic lineup. It is the most popular acoustic model the company has ever built. Known for its no-nonsense practicality and wide acceptance across genres, it quickly earned the nickname "The Workhorse" (the workhorse).

Now Epiphone is proud to present the J-45 Standard EC. This new model, part of the Inspired by Gibson Collection, delivers the same tone and functionality as the J-45 Standard, while adding the advantages of a cutaway body for greater expression and easier access to the upper frets.

The J-45 Standard EC features a round-shoulder cutaway body with a solid mahogany back and sides. The mahogany body is paired with a solid spruce top, creating the classic tonewood combination at the heart of the J-45 design. Because it's built from solid tonewoods, the guitar's sound will continue to improve with age.

The one-piece mahogany neck is glued to the body with a tapered dovetail joint. The neck has a comfortable Rounded C profile and sports a rosewood fingerboard with 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock wears the popular 1960s Kalamazoo shape and is fitted with precise, smooth-running Grover Rotomatic tuners and a bone nut. It's adorned with an inlaid mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo.

The Epiphone J-45 Standard EC also comes equipped with a Fishman S-Core under-saddle piezo pickup and a pre-installed PreSys II preamp, making it ready for both live shows and studio work. The preamp features side-mounted controls for volume, bass, treble and a phase switch, while a combined battery compartment and endpin output jack simplifies battery changes. It even includes a built-in electronic tuner so you can check your tuning quickly and easily, even in the middle of a performance.

A premium gigbag is also included, so you can safely store the J-45 Standard EC when it's not in use and carry it easily to your next jam session, rehearsal or gig.