Epiphone J-45 Standard EC Honey Burst IBG

A modern heir to the 1942 "Workhorse"

Inspired by the legendary Gibson J-45 born in 1942, the Epiphone J-45 Standard EC adopts the dreadnought round shoulder shape favored by singer-songwriters. Part of the "Inspired by Gibson" collection, this cutaway version with Honey Burst finish modernizes the icon while respecting its aesthetic codes and sonic DNA.

For what use and which musician?

Versatile and intuitive, this electro-acoustic is suitable for ambitious beginners as well as intermediate/advanced players seeking a dreadnought responsive to present midrange frequencies. Ideal for folk, pop, country, acoustic rock, and vocal accompaniment, it ensures tuning stability and precision thanks to Grover Rotomatic tuners.

The sound

The solid spruce top offers projection, dynamics, and clarity, while the solid mahogany body enhances warmth and midrange presence. The "round shoulder" body shape provides a flexible response, natural sustain, and controlled bass, perfect for highlighting vocals, arpeggios, and strong strumming. Plugged in, the Fishman S-Core + PreSys II system delivers a precise and balanced signal, sculptable via Volume, Bass, Treble, and phase controls, with an integrated tuner for quick tuning changes on stage.

Recommended compatible accessories

Light gauge 12-53 phosphor bronze acoustic strings to preserve balance and playability. 9V battery (not included) for the preamp. Standard wide-opening acoustic capo suited for the dreadnought format. Soundhole humidifier to protect the solid woods. A premium gig bag is already included.

Technical specifications

Shape	J-45 EC (round shoulder) with cutaway	Headstock shape	Kalamazoo 60s with inlaid Epiphone mother-of-pearl logo
Top	solid spruce	Bridge	rosewood "belly-up"
Back & sides	solid mahogany	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Binding	multi-ply on top, single-ply on back	Hardware finish	nickel
Finish	Honey Burst	Pickup	Fishman S-Core piezo under the saddle
Wood	one-piece mahogany	Preamp	Fishman PreSys II
Profile	"Rounded C"	Controls	volume, bass, treble, phase switch
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Tuner	built-in
Fingerboard	rosewood	Output	endpin jack with combined battery compartment
Number of frets	20	Power supply	9V battery (not included)
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"	Case	premium gig bag included
Nut material	bone	Number of strings	6
Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots	Usage	stage, studio, and home studio