Epiphone J-45 Studio NA

Classic round-shoulder sound for strumming, folk and singer-songwriters

With its unique appearance, the J-45 Studio NA captures the charm of Gibson’s 1940s round-shoulder classic in a truly authentic way. Thanks to its solid topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body, the acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk produces a rich, full-bodied sound that really cuts through, particularly when strummingStrumming:
Strumming is a guitar playing technique in which you strike the strings with your fingers or a pick at regular intervals to create a rhythm. Different strumming techniques and patterns create the typical sound of the rhythm guitar.. At the same time, the flat neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck offers exceptionally comfortable playability across all fretsFret:
Jumbo frets. The headstockHeadstock:
The headstock is the upper part of a guitar to which the pegs for tuning the strings are attached. It can have different shapes and the guitar logo or the manufacturer's name can often be found on the headstock. features nickel-plated tuning machinesTuners:
Machine heads or Tuners are the tuning knobs on a guitar’s headstock that are used to tension the strings. They allow the guitar to be tuned by adjusting the length of the strings. Machine heads are available in various designs and quality levels., which allow for precise tuning. To give the guitar an elegant appearance, the bodyBody:
The body is the body of a guitar. It is made of wood and influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. The sound of a guitar can vary depending on the shape and material of the body. is finished with a high-gloss varnish.

Construction and Woods

As the top is made of solid Sitka spruce, a powerful sound is produced even with light strums. This is enriched with clear mid and high frequencies and is given a pleasant warmth by the laminated mahogany body. The mahogany neck features a slim-taperprofileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat, ensuring it sits comfortably in the hand and is easy to play.

Hardware and design

To ensure the instrument is accurately in tune across its entire 648 mmscale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument., the bridge insertSaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and the 43 mm wide nutNut:
The nut is a small piece of hard material that sits at the top of the guitar neck. It has notches into which the strings are inserted to ensure the correct spacing and height. are carefully matched. The instrument is very easy to tune using the nickel-plated Epiphone Premium tuners. The top is edged with a delicate multi-ply bindingBinding:
Binding refers to the decorative edging of the guitar body. It is made of wood, which provides a pleasing contrast to the sunburst finish and is perfectly matched to the three-ring soundhole rosetteRosette:
The rosette is a decorative element on the guitar. It is located around the sound hole and is made of various materials such as wood or mother-of-pearl. The rosette gives the guitar an aesthetic appearance and can also influence the sound.. To protect against scratches, the top is also fitted with a large tortoise-shell pickguardPickguard:
The pickguard is a plate made of plastic or wood that is attached to the front of a guitar. It protects the wood from scratches and serves as a base for striking the strings with a pick..