Epiphone J-180 Ls Ebony Ibgcs

Essential Information About the Epiphone J-180 LS Ebony Inspired by Gibson Custom Guitar

• Look and "Gibson-style" DNA: iconic J-180 format, "open book" headstock, and mother-of-pearl Star inlays for immediate stage presence.


• Premium luthiery: top made of thermally aged solid spruce and scalloped X bracing for a lively response, more dynamics, and excellent projection.


• All solid wood: back and sides in solid mahogany for rich mids, warm attack, and natural sustain.


• Stage-ready: L.R. Baggs VTC system under the saddle, discreet controls in the soundhole, and hard case included.

A J-180 Designed for Heritage... and Today's Musicians

Highly acclaimed in rock, country, and pop genres, the J-180 continues the tradition of stage acoustics with an instantly recognizable style. With this J-180 LS developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom, Epiphone offers a high-end interpretation: solid woods, thermally aged top, iconic aesthetic details, and electro-acoustic equipment tailored for both recording and live performance.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

This electro-acoustic guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument, reliable on stage, and nuanced enough for studio work. The J-180 format and long scale length promote precise attack and good tuning stability, ideal for pick accompaniment, pop/folk fingerpicking, modern country, acoustic rock, and open chords that need to "breathe" in the mix.

Sound

The thermally aged solid spruce top delivers a quick response, clear articulation, and very reactive dynamics: the guitar handles energetic strumming as well as delicate playing. The scalloped X bracing helps open up the body and improves projection, providing a freer vibration sensation. The solid mahogany back and sides enhance the mids, add warmth and a singing tone, while maintaining clean bass. Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs VTC electronics under the saddle reproduce a clear and usable image, with volume and tone controls integrated into the soundhole for quick adjustments without compromising aesthetics.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar is designed for 12-53 gauge strings: a set of acoustic strings of the same gauge is recommended to maintain the original balance and tension. The L.R. Baggs VTC system requires a 9V battery (not included) to power the preamp.

Technical specifications

Format	J-180	Neck/body joint	Compound Dovetail
Body material	solid mahogany	Finish	nickel
Top	thermally aged solid spruce	Bridge	Reverse Belly, laurel
Bracing	scalloped X bracing, offset for long scale length	Saddle	compensated bone
Binding	three-ply top binding, single-ply back and fingerboard binding	Tuners	Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Body finish	gloss	Pickguard	none
Profile	C profile	Truss rod	Dual Action
Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Truss rod cover	2-ply, bell shape with 3 holes
Fingerboard material	laurel	Bridge pins	bone, no dots
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Strap buttons	1 - on the side of the body (plus one jack)
Number of frets	20	Pickup under the saddle	L.R. Baggs VTC
Frets	Standard	Controls	volume and tone mounted in the soundhole
Nut material	bone	Output jack	1" / 25.4 mm
Nut width	1.724" / 43.79 mm	Preamp	L.R. Baggs VTC
Inlays	mother-of-pearl Star