Epiphone J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst

• Electro-acoustic acoustic-electric guitar in a round-shoulder dreadnought body style
• Solid spruce top and laminated mahogany body
• Vintage Sunburst finish in high-gloss lacquer
• Mahogany neck with a rounded C profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
• 43 mm wide plastic nut
• Shortened scale length of 628.65 mm
• Nickel-plated three-on-a-plate tuning machines with ivory-coloured plastic tuning pegs
• Fishman S-Core pickup
• Faux tortoiseshell pickguard
• Includes gig bag

The sound of the Epiphone J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst with a solid spruce top

The Epiphone J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst impresses with a clear, dynamic sound that is unrivalled in this price range. This is primarily down to the solid spruce top, which ensures excellent responsiveness and high sound projection. Spruce is renowned for its brilliant tone, offering a fine balance of transparency and depth. This creates the perfect conditions for both powerful 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. and delicate fingerpickingFingerpicking:
plucking technique. The laminated mahogany backFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar. complement the sound with a pleasant warmth and gently round off the treble. The result is a full, balanced sound that comes through powerfully, yet never intrusively, whether played solo or in a band setting.

Short scale length for maximum playing comfort

The shortened scale 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. of 628.65 mm provides a particularly comfortable playing experience. It ensures lower string tension, thereby making it easier to fret and bend notes. Ideal for players with smaller hands or for anyone who prefers a relaxed feel. Meanwhile, the mahogany neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck, with its popular Rounded C profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat, sits comfortably in the hand, whilst the rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. also provides a smooth surface for fluid movement between the frets. The playing experience is rounded off by the 43 mm wide plastic 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., which creates an ideal string spacing for precise flatpicking.

Fishman S-Core with volume and tone controls

Featuring the integrated Fishman S-Core pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible., the Epiphone J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst proves to be a reliable partner for amplified performances. The system impresses with a natural sound that faithfully reproduces the guitar’s acoustic characteristics. Thanks to the conveniently integrated volumeVolume:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right and tone controlsTone control:
The tone control is a knob on the guitar that influences the sound. When you turn it, volume and tone can be fine-tuned directly on the instrument. This allows the sound to be optimally adapted to different playing styles and acoustic environments without the need for external equipment or fiddly adjustments. The Fishman S-Core delivers a clear, low-noise signal that is suitable for both rhythmic strumming and finely nuanced picking. This professional specification makes the J-45 Studio Vintage Sunburst a versatile electro-acoustic style guitar.