The Epiphone J-45 Studio is part of the reimagined Epiphone Studio Acoustic Collection, delivering the look, feel, and tone of an iconic Gibson-inspired design at an accessible price. Modeled after the legendary J-45 “The Workhorse,” this round-shoulder acoustic features the same sloped shoulder body and 24.75" scale length that players have trusted for generations. It offers a warm, rich voice with excellent clarity and balance, making it equally at home with beginners, seasoned players, and a wide range of musical styles.
A solid spruce top pairs with layered mahogany back and sides to produce a responsive tone with impressive dynamic range that will continue to open up over time. The mahogany neck is joined to the body with a glued-in tapered dovetail joint for enhanced resonance and sustain, while the Rounded C neck profile provides a comfortable playing experience up and down the fretboard. Classic visual details like multi-ply binding, a tear drop tortoise-style pickguard, and a 60s Kalamazoo-style headstock complete the timeless look.
Stage-ready Fishman electronics make the J-45 Studio just as capable plugged in as it is acoustically. The Fishman S-Core under-saddle pickup works with a Presys VT preamp featuring discreet, soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for clean, natural amplified tone without disrupting the guitar’s classic aesthetic.
Key Features
• Round shoulder J-45 body inspired by the Gibson “Workhorse”
• Solid spruce top with layered mahogany back and sides
• 24.75" scale length for a comfortable, familiar feel
• Mahogany neck with Rounded C profile
• Rosewood fretboard with pearloid dot inlays
• 20 standard frets, 12" fingerboard radius
• Glued-in tapered dovetail neck joint
• Belly-up rosewood bridge with compensated plastic saddle
• Ivory bridge pins
• Dual-action truss rod
• Fishman S-Core under-saddle pickup
• Fishman Presys VT preamp with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls
• 1/4" endpin output jack
• Nickel hardware
• Three-on-a-plate tuners with ivory plastic buttons
• Tear drop-shaped dark tortoise shell-style pickguard
• Four-ply ivory and black top binding, single-ply ivory back binding
• Gloss finish
• Available in Natural and Vintage Sunburst
• Right- and left-handed versions available
• Includes standard gig bag
Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Nut width: 43mm (1.69")
Battery not included (requires 9-volt battery)
