📖 Description

The Epiphone J-45 EC (Cutaway) is part of the Inspired by Gibson series, designed to deliver the legendary tone and feel of the iconic J-45 in a more accessible package. Known as “The Workhorse,” this guitar combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability.

It features a sloped-shoulder dreadnought cutaway body, allowing easy access to higher frets—ideal for lead playing and stage performance. The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back & sides produces a warm, balanced tone with strong low-end and clear mids.

Equipped with Fishman Sonicore pickup and Fishman Presys II preamp, it’s perfect for live gigs, offering onboard controls for volume, bass, treble, phase, and a built-in tuner.

The Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss finish gives it a classic, vintage-inspired look, while the rounded “C” neck ensures comfortable playability for long sessions.

⚙️ Specifications

🎵 Body & Build

• Body Shape: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought Cutaway
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Bracing: Quarter-Sawn Spruce
• Finish: Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss

🎸 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Rounded “C”
• Scale Length: 24.72" (628 mm)
• Fingerboard: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43 mm

🔧 Hardware

• Bridge: Reverse Belly (Laurel)
• Saddle: Bone
• Tuning Machines: 3-on-a-plate with ivory buttons
• Hardware Finish: Nickel

🎤 Electronics

• Pickup: Fishman Sonicore (Under-saddle)
• Preamp: Fishman Presys II
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase, Built-in Tuner

🎶 Other Features

• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Pickguard: Tortoise Shell Tear Drop
• Strings: .012 – .053 Phosphor Bronze
• Output Jack: Endpin Jack
• Case: Optional (sold separately)

⭐ Key Highlights

• ✔️ Classic J-45 “Workhorse” tone (warm & balanced)
• ✔️ Cutaway design for lead playing
• ✔️ All-solid wood construction for better resonance
• ✔️ Stage-ready electronics with tuner
• ✔️ Vintage-inspired premium finish