Epiphone J-45 Standard Vintage Sunburst IBG

Essential Information About the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 Standard Vintage Sunburst Guitar

• All-solid body: solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides for ample projection and exemplary bass/treble balance.


• One-piece mahogany neck with Rounded C profile, short 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length for easy playability and smooth bending.


• Discreet Fishman Presys VT electronics with S-Core under-saddle pickup and volume/tone controls housed in the soundhole.


• Vintage Sunburst finish, "teardrop" tortoiseshell pickguard, Grover Rotomatic tuners, and Premium Gig Bag included.

"The Workhorse" reinvented, true to the Kalamazoo spirit

Born in the heart of the 1940s, the J-45 is the iconic slope-shouldered folk guitar. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson version captures the Kalamazoo aesthetics of the sixties, elegant binding, and all-solid craftsmanship to reproduce the tone, dynamics, and reliability that made the original famous, with a modern feel and stage-ready playability.

Who is it for and what styles?

Versatile and immediate, the J-45 Standard suits singer-songwriters and folk, rock, country, or blues guitarists, from motivated beginners to seasoned players. The short scale reduces string tension: enduring strumming, energetic flatpicking, and delicate arpeggios gain comfort and expressiveness, both in the studio and on stage.

Sound

The solid spruce top delivers attack and definition, while the solid mahogany back and sides provide creamy mids, firm bass, and quick response. The "round shoulder" shape promotes natural projection and singing sustain, with a slight midrange "focus" that cuts through the mix. The Fishman S-Core under-saddle piezo and Presys VT preamp faithfully reproduce this organic character without compromising aesthetics: discreet controls in the soundhole allow fine adjustments during live performance.

Recommended compatible accessories

Choose a set of 12-53 phosphor bronze folk strings to maintain the balance and feel related to the short scale. A 6-string folk guitar capo will fit perfectly. For transport, a hard case in the "slope-shoulder J-45" format will ideally complement the included premium gig bag. Also consider a soundhole humidifier and a hygrometer to stabilize the guitar's humidity.

Technical specifications

Shape	J-45 slope-shoulder	Nut material	bone
Top	solid spruce	Inlays	mother-of-pearl "dot" markers
Back & sides	solid mahogany	Headstock	1960s Kalamazoo style
Binding	multi-ply top, single-ply back	Bridge	rosewood "belly-up"
Pickguard	epoxy "teardrop" tortoiseshell	Bridge nut	bone
Finish	Vintage Sunburst	Bridge pins	ivory plastic
Wood	one-piece mahogany	Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Profile	Rounded C	Hardware finish	nickel
Fingerboard	rosewood	System	Fishman Presys VT preamp
Number of frets	20	Pickup	Fishman S-Core under-saddle piezo
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Controls	volume and tone mounted in the soundhole
Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm	Case	Premium Gig Bag included