The Legendary Original Workhorse
Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson™ Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™, an incredible recreation of the legendary original “Workhorse” model from 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock features the world-famous Gibson “open book” profile and has the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the back and an “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner on the front. It is stage and studio-ready with the built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Solid Mahogany
Binding Single-ply, Top and Back
Body Finish Polyurethane VOS
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Scalloped X-bracing
Side Solid Mahogany
Top Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Laurel
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 19
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Compound Dovetail
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 44.0mm / 1.73in
Profile V
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Laurel Rectangle
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard Tortoise Tear Drop
Saddle Material Compensated Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover Single-ply, 3-hole Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo
Model: ECJ4542VSVNH1
Headstock Gibson Open Book Shaped with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo Etched on Back
Headstock Inlay Vintage Epiphone Logo and Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Banner in Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Epiphone IGC 1942 Banner J-45, Vintage Sunburst
Epiphone IGC 1942 Banner J-45, Vintage Sunburst
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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The Legendary Original Workhorse
Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson™ Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™, an incredible recreation of the legendary original “Workhorse” model from 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock features the world-famous Gibson “open book” profile and has the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the back and an “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner on the front. It is stage and studio-ready with the built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Solid Mahogany
Binding Single-ply, Top and Back
Body Finish Polyurethane VOS
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Shape J-45
Body Styles Round Shoulder
Bracing Scalloped X-bracing
Side Solid Mahogany
Top Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Laurel
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 19
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Compound Dovetail
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 44.0mm / 1.73in
Profile V
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Laurel Rectangle
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard Tortoise Tear Drop
Saddle Material Compensated Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover Single-ply, 3-hole Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo
Model: ECJ4542VSVNH1
Headstock Gibson Open Book Shaped with Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo Etched on Back
Headstock Inlay Vintage Epiphone Logo and Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Banner in Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
