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Epiphone Revives Gibson's Legendary Banner Dreadnought





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A headliner of the Gibson stockpile for decades, the J-45 is a must-have instrumental companion for several contemporary artists, professional recordings, and discerning acoustic hobbyists. Constructed by Epiphone in tandem with Gibson Custom, the 1942 Banner J-45 is an astute reproduction of Gibson's esteemed original model ? complete with traditional tonewoods, scalloped X-bracing, vintage-inspired hardware, and a built-in LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup system. Both spruce and mahogany shape the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 into Gibson's esteemed dreadnought body style, supplying a recognizable tone with plenty of power and articulation. Ensuring playability and structural integrity are premium vintage-inspired fittings, as well as a historic "Red Line" hardshell case for protected travel from gig to gig. Take it from Sweetwater's Gibson gurus: with the Epiphone 1942 J-45 Banner in hand, you'll have no hard time coaxing time-tested tones out of every strum.





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Thermally aged construction supplies traditional tone





A collaborative effort between Epiphone and Gibson Custom, the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 bears the very same structural background as its older sibling, complete with a thermally aged red spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The result? A one-to-one facsimile of traditional acoustic tone, with plenty of warmth, sustain, and response. Thanks to additional scalloped X-bracing and a proprietary slope shoulder dreadnought shape, the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 is full of projective potential, ensuring it's plenty ready for performing at home, onstage, or in the studio.





Serial 24061500543


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A paragon of vintage Gibson design





One look at the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 yields no argument that the iconic Gibson model of the same name played a role in its design. Up top, a traditional Gibson J-45 Banner headstock supplies recognizable visual appeal ? complete with screened Epiphone inlays and a gorgeous black finish. Further down, a deluxe, inlaid laurel fingerboard rests on a solid one-piece mahogany neck, equipped with a set neck joint and "V" shape profile for comfortable control over every inch of the fretboard. Topped off with high-performing appointments, including a bone nut and saddle combo, open-back tuning machines, and nickel hardware, the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 is just as remarkable in looks as is found in it's traditional sonics.





Onboard LR Baggs active electronics system





The Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45's onboard LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC preamp system supplies more than enough versatility to tackle stage and studio alike. By utilizing a carefully placed under-saddle pickup, the VTC system ensures a clear capture of your instrument's subtleties for an authentic sonic representation in any playing situation. Furthermore, the VTC's built-in dynamic EQ compression system and saturation corral tones match that of the guitar's natural warmth and resonance while expanding the dynamic range with minimal pickup feedback. Finally, the VTC's equipped volume and tone soundhole controls make managing your output a cinch wherever you decide to play.





Serial 24061500543


Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A classic re-creation of Gibson’s iconic Jumbo acoustic at an approachable value


Thermally aged red spruce top and mahogany back and sides offer an expansive dynamic range with iconic warmth and sustain


Proprietary Gibson slope shoulder dreadnought design enhances comfort, output, and sustain


Scalloped X-bracing boosts projection and ensures efficient vibration transfer


Solid mahogany neck with set neck joint and “V” shape profile allots controllable, comfortable movement around the fretboard


Supple 12-inch-radius laurel fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dog inlays and side markers


Built-in LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC preamp system for authentic on-stage projection


Bone nut and compensated saddle provide consistent string support


Onboard plate open-back tuning machines with cream buttons


Sightly nickel hardware