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Epiphone J-45 EC Studio Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Laurel Fingerboard - Natural
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Buttery Playability and Big, Balanced Tone

The Epiphone J-45 EC Studio is one of Epi's best-selling acoustic-electric guitars — and for good reason. The J-45 EC Studio's Advanced Jumbo body gives you big sound, while conveying every nuance of your performance. Its bell-like shape sports a large lower bout and a smaller, rounded upper bout; this combination delivers a focused, balanced tone with robust lows complimented by a brilliant crispness in the mids and highs. And this guitar's comfortable SlimTaper neck and elegant Venetian cutaway make fast runs in the treble range a pleasure to execute.

Beefy lows and crisp, clear mids

The J-45 EC Studio serves up crisp, clear mids and highs, which is a refreshing change if you're used to a square-shouldered dreadnought. What's up with that? Epiphone's Advanced Jumbo body shape — first produced in the 1930s — has a big lower bout, along with a smaller, rounded upper bout with a narrow waist in between. This bell-shaped arrangement is what's responsible for the unmistakable clarity that characterizes Epi's Advanced Jumbo acoustics.

You're always stage-ready

The Fishman Presys pickup system in the Epiphone J-45 EC Studio gives you plenty of tone-shaping options. There are bass, mid, and treble tone controls so you can dial in your ideal sound. A notch filter helps eliminate the possibility of feedback while playing live, and a brilliance control helps you cut through the mix. In addition, the phase control helps solve phase problems when recording the Presys output and a microphone at the same time. And a built-in tuner ensures you stay in tune while onstage or at home — a feature we really appreciate here at Sweetwater.

Perfect for singer-songwriters — or in your thickest track

The J-45 EC Studio's big, balanced tone is ideal for singer-songwriters. If you perform solo, the J-45 EC Studio is your perfect accompaniment, serving up the natural acoustic volume and bass response you need, along with the midrange clarity and bell-like highs that are so important for enhanced solo playing. With that said, the J-45 EC Studio also sits beautifully in a track. Again, it's this instrument's inherent clarity that makes the difference. When you've got bass, drums, keyboards, electric guitars, and vocals all competing for attention, you certainly don't need a muddy-sounding acoustic!

Epiphone J-45 EC Studio Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Advanced Jumbo body gives you big sound with unmistakable clarity
  • Select mahogany back and sides deliver a thick, mid-forward sound
  • Solid Sitka spruce top yields a direct, punchy tone with tons of headroom
  • Comfortable SlimTaper C neck and easy-playing Indian laurel fingerboard
  • Fishman Presys electronics are on board to deliver stellar amplified acoustic tone
  • Built-in tuner ensures you stay in tune while onstage or at home

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Advanced Jumbo
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Select Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Hand Scalloped Bracing
  • Binding: 6-layer Top
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: SlimTaper C Profile
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: PVC
  • Bridge Material: Indian Laurel
  • Tuning Machines: Kidney-style Tuners
  • Electronics: Fishman Presys Preamp with Tuner
  • Strings: .012-.052
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EE2SNANH1

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Epiphone J-45

This is a beautiful guitar. I wanted something inexpensive that I would be comfortable with playing outdoors. It doesn't have the rich tone of my much more expensive Takamine but, I expected that, and I'm very happy with this purchase.
Rated 5/5

Pro grade

I bought this without ever touching one based on how well I like my Epiphone Les Paul. For the price, this J45 is probably the best acoustic guitar I have ever owned- easily comparable to its $ big brother. Beautiful sound and awesome playability.
Rated 5/5

Great Deal, Great Value, Great All Around

Wonderful guitar, it really exceeded my expectations. Shipped in 2 days and was ready to play the moment I opened the box. GREAT DEAL... this guitar should easily be a 6 or 7 hundred dollar guitar... I recommend getting the hard case. It is an extra but one that is worth buying. All around wonderful product.
Rated 5/5

Don't be on the Fence About This One!

I was looking for an inexpensive back up guitar. I was bouncing back and forth between the Epi AJ220SCE and the Yamaha FGX820C Dreadnought Cutaway and both had very similar spec's. What one me over was the price difference, but once it arrived it sounds every bit as good as a $1,500 acoustic I have and plays even nicer. I love the tone and this guitar particularity sounds great when I play any of the Eagles songs. The finish on the guitar is excellent the only thing you need to be aware of is that the end pins are larger than standard. The neck end pin is 3/8" od and the tail pin is 7/16 so if you plan on buying a strap you will need to find one to fit the end pins or make larger holes.
Music background: Experienced Musician
Rated 5/5

Beginner- Never Played Guitar

I've only been playing this for about a week and a half... don't have anything to compare to, but so far this is a great guitar! I do like how easy it is to tune. I'm learning something new every day! Sweetwater's customer service is outstanding!! Next time I need something for my guitar (or maybe an upgrade in the future)- Sweetwater is the first place I will look! :)
Music background: Beginner
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