Epiphone J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst

Essential Information About the Epiphone J-45 Studio Guitar

• The "Workhorse" Spirit at an Affordable Price: inspired by the Gibson J-45, featuring the slope shoulder design for versatile playing.


• Solid Spruce Top: quick response, balance, and dynamics, with a tone that gains richness over time.


• Immediate Comfort: short 24.75" / 628.65 mm scale length and rounded "C" neck profile for a smooth feel, ideal for both chords and picking.


• Stage-Ready: Fishman system (under-saddle pickup + Presys VT preamp) with discreet volume and tone controls located inside the soundhole.

A "Studio" J-45: The Classic Revisited to Play Anywhere

The J-45 Studio is part of the new Epiphone Studio acoustic collection, designed to offer acoustics inspired by iconic Gibson models with a modern and affordable approach. Here, you find the vintage aesthetic codes of the J-45 (slope shoulder silhouette, teardrop pickguard, 1960s Kalamazoo-style headstock), while benefiting from discreet and efficient built-in electronics, ideal for recording and live performance.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

Thanks to its short scale length and easy playability, the Epiphone J-45 Studio suits both the beginner looking for a reassuring and versatile electro-acoustic, and the intermediate or advanced guitarist seeking a studio, rehearsal, or stage "workhorse." Its warm tonal range naturally adapts to songwriting, folk, acoustic pop/rock, blues, and energetic strumming, while remaining precise in fingerpicking.

The Sound

The solid spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and excellent responsiveness to playing nuances, with a balance that highlights both open chords and picking. The laminated mahogany body reinforces the warm and even character, with present mids and controlled projection, pleasant for accompaniment. Plugged in, the combination of the Fishman S-Core under-saddle pickup and the Presys VT preamp provides a defined and readily usable sound, while the volume and tone controls located inside the soundhole remain accessible without compromising aesthetics.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

A 9-volt battery is required to power the electronics (not included). The guitar comes with a standard gig bag, convenient for transport and storage.

Technical specifications

Shape	J-45	Nut	white plastic
Material	laminated mahogany	Inlays	pearl dots
Top	solid spruce	Bridge	belly-up rosewood
Binding	4-ply ivory and black on the top, single-ply ivory on the back	Tuners	three-in-line with ivory plastic buttons
Neck	mahogany	Pickguard	teardrop shape, dark tortoiseshell style, epoxy type
Neck profile	rounded "C"	Finish	nickel
Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm	Under-saddle pickup	Fishman S-Core
Fingerboard	rosewood	Controls	volume and tone mounted inside the soundhole
Scale length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Case	standard gig bag
Number of frets	20