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Epiphone Slash J-45 Acoustic Guitar - Vermillion Burst Demo

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Sitka Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Indian Laurel Fingerboard - Vermillion Burst
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Slash J-45 Acoustic Guitar from Epiphone!

In collaboration with a true legend of rock 'n' roll, Epiphone brings you the Slash J-45 acoustic-electric guitar. This round-shoulder dreadnought guitar has consistently been one of the best-selling, most beloved acoustics of the past eight decades. With the Slash J-45, Epiphone has touched up this iconic axe with appointments and subtle design elements that celebrate Slash and his unique style. The Slash J-45 features a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for a tone that is as full as it is complex — a punchy treble is supported by a robust midrange and a low end that run through the entire sonic presentation at just the right level. In short, the Slash J-45, like its namesake, is a true original that will have you strumming for hours, basking in its tone and mesmerized by its stage-ready design.

Sweet Slash-approved appointments

The rounded C-shape profile of the mahogany neck features a flatter 16-inch Indian laurel fingerboard radius — all design elements overseen by Slash himself. These subtle design features translate to an ultra-smooth feel and response that make chording and lead playing a breeze. There are 20 medium-jumbo frets along the fingerboard that are easy on the fingers as well. The truss rod cover also features Slash's engraved signature, and his famous "Skully" drawing is on the back of the headstock. Ivory bridge pins, a reverse-belly Indian laurel bridge, and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle are added Slash-approved appointments that have a subtle but important effect on the overall resonance of the J-45. Strum a big open first-position chord on this beauty and hear the results!

LR Baggs VTC electronics deliver

The Slash J-45 comes with an LR Baggs VTC acoustic pickup system, a popular choice among acoustic guitarists at Sweetwater. This system features a low-profile, under-saddle transducer that's proven to be more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar and improve the sensitivity of the transducer. The result is a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and a delicate high end. Combined with an onboard preamplifier with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the VTC gives the Slash J-45 acoustic-electric guitar a pure-sounding amplification presence.

Epiphone Slash J-45 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Gorgeous, classic workhorse dreadnought designed in collaboration with a true rock legend
  • Solid Sitka spruce top yields a direct, punchy sound with broad dynamic range
  • Mahogany back and sides exhibit organic-sounding mids with gorgeous overtones
  • Comfortable rounded C-shaped mahogany neck offers comfort and playability
  • Easy-playing 16-inch radius fingerboard
  • LR Baggs VTC electronics deliver top-shelf plugged-in tone
  • Ivory bridge pins, a reverse-belly Indian laurel bridge, and Graph Tech TUSQ nut and saddle improve resonance

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Slash J-45
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Vermillion Burst
  • Binding: 4-ply
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Slash Rounded C
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.693"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: TUSQ/TUSQ
  • Bridge Material: Indian Laurel
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatics
  • Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
  • Strings: Gibson, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EISLASHJ45VMNH3

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 4/5

Good guitar for the money.

I like the playability and sound. It has a unique neck more like a fat V in my opinion it's quite pronounced! I set the action to my preference(instructions come in the case). I removed the pick guard to enjoy more of the burst finish. For the money you get a quality solid wood guitar. The difference between this and a high end Gibson is the fit and finish. Very small things inside like a lot of glue or the cuts of the bridge and fret material are of standard grade. That being said the finish on this epiphone is very durable. I wanted a j45 in my collection and this guitar has me satisfied for the time being. It holds its own with my taylor 414 and Martin d28. I would rate this head and shoulders above lower priced epiphone acoustics I've had in the past. This is a great player guitar for someone with a finer collection.
Music background: Tone chasing/developing skill.
Rated 5/5

Amazing Deep Resonance Epiphone Slash J-45

This guitar is amazing. The fit and finish are flawless and well made. Beautiful sound and the action is low and perfect.
I am so impressed with buying my first guitar from Sweetwater. I'm Buying No where else ever again!
Seeing the pictures of the actual guitar was a confidence builder and they really do check it out. It's perfect.
I also loved the note on outside of box to wait 24hrs to open, so guitar adjusts to the new environment.
This is an awesome guitar from an awesome dealer "Sweetwater" Thank You.
Rated 5/5

Unbelievable

OK, so a month in. This guitar is fantastic. Epiphone spent all their money in all the right places. The fatter neck isn't.
a problem and actually feels pretty good. I didn't read any bad reviews before I bought it, but they don't do it justice.
The guitar sounds amazing. It has a nice rich full sound. I find myself not wanting to put it down. And typically, I don't.
It has sustain forever. Easy to play. The pictures don't do it justice.
It is solid wood with TUSQ nut and saddle. The pins are ivory and is equipped with Grover tuners. It's held its tune very well.
Topped off with LR Baggs electronics and a hard case. They can't be making any money.
I would buy this guitar again and again. It'll stay in my collection forever..
Music background: Trying to be the best I can
Rated 5/5

Value, value, value

I have more than 35 Guitars from various manufactures: Gibson, Martin, Taylor, Gretsch etc. I have been playing for than 60 years and have accumulated a lot of equipment to say the least. I have bought a lot of it from Sweetwater. I would like to thank you to Darcy Berg for all the hard work she displayed during this purchase. Darcy sent pics of the guitar and displayed a lot of pure dedication and pride in this sale and all the other sales I've made with Sweetwater. Darcy was an is always engaged to make sure I'm satisfied with my purchase, she also strives to answer all my questions and if she doesn't readily have an answer will get back with me. The Guitar is beautiful! I didn't have a j45 or anything vermillion so I pulled the trigger and I'm glad I did. The slope shoulder is just different than my Dreadnaught's. I took the bonus bucks and put it towards another Epiphone LP special in tv yellow and it plays as good as my 59 Lp.
Music background: Over 60 years experience playing with different Bands and groups
Rated 5/5

Great guitar

This guitar feels great,sounds great I think its better in feel of the neck and the sound than the other ibg epiphone j-45. Very happy with this guitar.
Music background: Intermediate
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