Epiphone J-45 EC Inspired By Gibson, Aged Wine Red

Full Description

Classic J-45 tone with a modern cutaway

The Epiphone J-45 EC Inspired By Gibson brings the legendary sound of the J-45 into a modern cutaway design, making it even more versatile for today's guitarists. Known as the "workhorse" for its rich tone and reliable performance, this sloped-shoulder dreadnought delivers a powerful, warm sound with plenty of dynamic range. The solid Sitka spruce top ensures crisp articulation and projection, while the solid mahogany back and sides add warmth and depth to every note. Strumming big open chords or picking intricate melodies, this guitar responds beautifully to your playing style.

Premium tonewoods for rich, resonant sound

Crafted with a combination of solid Sitka spruce and solid mahogany, the J-45 EC is built for rich resonance and long-lasting durability. The spruce top brings brightness and clarity, while the mahogany back and sides enhance midrange warmth, making it a well-balanced instrument for both fingerpicking and strumming. Inside, quarter-sawn spruce bracing ensures structural integrity and tonal consistency, giving you a guitar that sounds full-bodied and expressive every time you play. As the wood ages, it continues to open up, improving the guitar’s tone over time.

Fishman electronics for stage-ready performance

When it’s time to plug in, the Fishman Sonicore pickup and Presys II preamp ensure your tone remains natural and well-balanced. Designed for clarity and reliability, this system captures the warmth and depth of the guitar’s acoustic sound and translates it seamlessly through an amplifier or PA system. Onboard volume and tone controls, plus a phase switch for feedback reduction, give you everything needed to shape your sound. The built-in tuner with an LED display keeps you in perfect pitch on stage, in the studio, or during a home session.

Comfortable playability with a classic feel

Designed for effortless playability, the J-45 EC features a rounded C neck profile that sits comfortably in your hand. The 24.724” scale length offers a slightly relaxed string tension, making bends and fretting feel smooth and natural. A laurel fingerboard with medium jumbo frets ensures a responsive feel across the neck, allowing you to play comfortably for hours. The cutaway body shape provides easy access to the upper frets, perfect for soloing or exploring complex chord voicings. From seasoned performers to aspiring songwriters, this guitar offers a playing experience that feels familiar yet refined.

Specifications

• Product Name: Epiphone J-45 EC Inspired By Gibson, Aged Wine Red
• Product Code: EI-J455AWRNH3

Body

• Body Style: Round Shoulder
• Body Shape: Sloped Shouldered Dreadnought Cutaway
• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Quarter Sawn Spruce
• Binding: Top - 4-ply Ivory and Black; Back - 1-ply Ivory
• Body Finish: Aged Gloss

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded "C"
• Scale Length: 628 mm / 24.724 in
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm / 12.007 in
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43 mm / 1.692 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Joint: Tapered Dovetail

Hardware & Electronics

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Laurel
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: 3-on-a-plate with ivory buttons and press-in bushings
• Pickguard: Tortoise Shell Tear Drop, Epoxy Style
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell
• Bridge Pins: Ivory
• Strap Buttons: 2 – End pin jack and back of heel
• Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Under-Saddle
• Preamp: Fishman Presys II (battery not included)
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase Switch, Built-in Tuner with LED Display
• Output Jack: End pin Jack
• Strings: Gibson Phosphor Bronze Acoustic .012 - .053