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High-end production guitars (such as PRS Core Custom 24 or Gibson USA Standard) utilize advanced CNC precision combined with hand-finishing in standard production runs. Custom Shop models feature lower batch volumes, hand-selected tonewoods, custom hand-wound pickups, period-accurate construction, and master luthier voicing.

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Can I try boutique and custom shop guitars in person at MusicStreet?

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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 EC in Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss - MusicStreet

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 EC in Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss

Name: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 EC in Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
Brand: Epiphone
SKU: IGMTJ45CAVSNH1
Price: 749.0 GBP
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 EC in Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss

£749.00

Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson range is a stunning homage to some of the most famous guitars ever made. Better yet, you get all the iconic features that made the original instruments great at a price that won't have you counting pennies!

There's a reason so many big name players flocked to the J-45: it proved to be a workhorse acoustic in every way, thanks to its unwavering reliability and flexible dynamics. It possesses most of the power of the Gibson Hummingbird but produces a slightly more delicate top end.

Construction

The slope-shouldered body proves to be one of Epiphone's most comfortable models. It's made of a solid body mahogany and solid sitka spruce top, ensuring classic character in the bucketloads.

Attached is a comfortable rounded “C” neck with a familiar 24.74 inch scale length fretboard containing contemporary medium-jumbo frets. Completing the humble aesthetic are mother of pearl dot inlays and a vintage sunburst finish. Hardware features nickel Epiphone ivory colour machine heads and bridge pins. The ever-reliable bone nut and saddle combo keep the J-45's tuning super stable.

Electronics

Need some extra oomph? Plug the J-45 into a PA system (and sound great) thanks to a Fishman Sonicore pickup and Sonitone volume and tone controls.

Body
Body Shape: Sloped Shouldered Dreadnought Cutaway
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back: Solid Mahogany
Side: Solid Mahogany
Bracing: Quarter Sawn Spruce
Binding: Top - 4-ply Ivory and Black; Back - 1-ply Ivory
Finish: Aged Gloss
Neck
Material: Mahogany
Profile: Rounded C
Scale Length: 24.724"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 12.01"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.693"
End of Board Width: 2.258"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
Joint: Tapered Dovetail
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: 3 on a plate with Ivory buttons and press in bushings
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell, J-45 Shape
TrussRod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply, Bell
Bridge Pins: Ivory
Strap Buttons: 2 - side of heel and endpin jack
Electronics
Under Saddle Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
Controls: Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, Phase Switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display
Output Jack: End pin Jack
Preamp: Fishman Presys II