Epiphone J-180 LS Pink IBGCS

A J-180 Designed in the Spirit of "Inspired by Gibson Custom"

The J-180 has established itself as a reference among major rock, pop, and country artists. With the J-180 LS, Epiphone offers an ambitious interpretation developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom: signature aesthetics (open-book headstock, mother-of-pearl "star" inlays) and premium wood choices to recapture the character and stage presence that made the model famous.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The J-180 LS is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electro-acoustic, reliable live and rewarding in recording. Its format and dynamics are particularly suited for powerful strumming, vocal accompaniment, as well as pop, acoustic rock, country, and modern folk styles. The long scale length provides stability and precision, highly appreciated in standard tuning as well as for more aggressive attacks.

Sound

The thermally aged solid spruce top promotes a clear attack and excellent definition, with a "broken-in wood" feel from the first hours of playing. The scalloped X bracing enhances the top's responsiveness and projection while allowing the bass and harmonics to breathe. The solid mahogany back and sides deliver rich mids, round lows, and natural sustain, ideal for supporting vocals. Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup provides a balanced and immediately usable sound, with volume/tone controls accessible without compromising the instrument's look.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes with a hard case. For the electronics, plan for a 9V battery (not included). The 12-53 acoustic strings correspond to the original gauge specified.

Technical specifications

Body shape	J-180	Finish	nickel
Body material	solid mahogany	Bridge	Reverse Belly, laurel
Top	thermally aged solid spruce	Bridge nut	compensated bone
Bracing	scalloped X bracing, offset for long scale length	Tuners	Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons
Binding	three-ply top, single-ply back and fingerboard	Pickguard	none
Body finish	gloss	Truss rod	Dual Action
Profile	C profile	Truss rod cover	2-ply, bell shape with 3 holes
Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Bridge pins	bone, no dots
Fingerboard material	laurel	Strap buttons	1 - on the side of the body (plus one jack)
Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Under-bridge pickup	L.R. Baggs VTC
Number of frets	20	Controls	volume and tone mounted in the soundhole
Frets	standard	Output jack	1" / 25.4 mm
Nut material	bone	Preamp	L.R. Baggs VTC
Nut width	1.724" / 43.79 mm	String gauge	.012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053
Inlays	mother-of-pearl Star	Case	hard case with Inspired by Gibson Custom logo
Joint	Compound Dovetail