Epiphone J-45 Ec Aged Vintage Sunburst Ibgcs

The essentials to know about the Epiphone J-45 EC Aged Vintage Sunburst Inspired by Gibson Custom guitar

• J-45 "Sloped Shoulder" format with cutaway for easier access to the upper frets, while maintaining the dreadnought spirit.


• Solid woods: solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides for a rich response and great dynamics.


• Stage-ready electro-acoustic: Fishman Sonicore under-saddle pickup + Fishman Presys II preamp (built-in tuner, phase, EQ, volume).


• Finish Aged Vintage Sunburst with aged gloss lacquer, immediate vintage look.

A J-45 inspired by the 1942 legend, revisited in cutaway version

The Gibson J-45 has been a benchmark since its introduction in 1942. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model adopts the features that made it successful (sloped shoulders, power/warmth balance, playing comfort) and adds a cutaway for more natural access to the upper frets, a real plus for modern phrasing and acoustic solos.

For which guitarists and styles?

Thanks to its rounded C-profile neck and sloped shoulder dreadnought format, this J-45 EC suits both intermediate players and experienced musicians looking for a versatile acoustic. It excels in folk, acoustic rock, country, vocal accompaniment, and is suitable for both fingerpicking and energetic strumming. Plugged in, the Fishman electronics facilitate rehearsals, stage performance, and recording.

The sound

The solid Sitka spruce top provides attack, precision, and projection, with a great dynamic reserve when playing hard with a pick. The solid mahogany back and sides round out the spectrum with warm mids and a woody grain, ideal for bringing out the voice. The quarter-sawn spruce bracing contributes to a structured response and natural sustain. Once plugged in, the Fishman Sonicore under-saddle pickup reproduces the attack and balance, while the Presys II allows quick adjustment of volume and EQ, phase inversion activation, and tuning via the LED display.

Recommended compatible accessories

For powering the preamp, plan for a 9-volt battery (not included). If you want to stay as close as possible to the original specifications, choose a set of phosphor bronze acoustic strings in gauge 012-053. The two strap buttons also allow the use of a standard strap for easy standing play.

Technical specifications

Body shape	Sloped shoulder dreadnought cutaway	Nut material	Bone
Body material	Solid mahogany	Nut width	1.693" / 43 mm
Top	Solid Sitka spruce	Inlays	Mother-of-pearl dots
Back	Solid mahogany	Neck-body joint	Tapered dovetail
Sides	Solid mahogany	Hardware	Nickel
Bracing	Quarter-sawn spruce	Tuner plating	Nickel
Binding	Top - 4-ply ivory and black; back - 1-ply ivory	Bridge	Reverse belly, Indian laurel
Finish	Aged gloss	Bridge nut material	Bone
Material	Mahogany	Tuners	3-on-a-plate, ivory buttons, press-fit bushings
Profile	Rounded C	Pickguard	Tortoise Shell Tear Drop, epoxy style
Scale length	24.724" / 628 mm	Truss rod	Double action
Fingerboard material	Indian laurel	Truss rod cover	2-ply bell
Radius	12.01" / 305 mm	Bridge pins	Ivory
Number of frets	20	Strap buttons	2 - end pin and heel
Frets	Medium jumbo