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EpiphoneJ-45 EC Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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Epiphone J-45 EC Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Solid-spruce-top acoustic-electric with a cutaway and 3-band EQ. For players who want a plug-in-ready jumbo without spending four figures.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Singer-songwriters who need to plug straight into a PA
  • Strummers wanting volume and low-end from a larger body
  • Players working above the 12th fret who need cutaway access

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Fingerstyle players wanting a small, focused parlor voice
  • Anyone needing a case included in the price
  • Left-handed players — right-handed only

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Epiphone J-45 EC Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural construction detail

Detail 01

Solid Sitka spruce top

Solid, not laminate. It opens up and gets louder over years of playing; laminate tops never do.

Detail 02

Advanced Jumbo body

Bigger air chamber than a dreadnought shape. More volume and low end, and a wider reach around the body.

Detail 03

3-band EQ and onboard preamp

Shape bass, mid and treble at the guitar. Handles feedback and boomy rooms without touching the mixer.

Detail 04

1.69" nut width

Slightly wider than a typical 1.68" electric-influenced neck. A little more room between strings for fingerpicking.

Detail 05

25.5" scale length

Longer scale means higher string tension. Firmer feel under the fingers, tighter bass response.

Detail 06

Satin neck finish

Less grip than gloss. Your hand slides more freely, and it does not get sticky in humid rooms.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Case and gig bag are sold separately — nothing is included
  2. 02Preamp needs a 9V battery; check whether one ships with it
  3. 03Larger jumbo body may feel awkward seated for smaller players

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it come with a case?

No. Case and gig bag are sold separately.

02Can I play it unplugged?

Yes. It is a full acoustic guitar with electronics added. The preamp only matters when you plug in.

03Is the whole guitar solid wood?

The top is solid Sitka spruce. The back and sides are select mahogany. The top is the part that most affects how the tone develops.

04How many frets does it have?

Twenty, with a single cutaway that opens up access to the upper ones.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Preamp
Yes
Bridge
Granadillo
7 detailsPlayability
Saddle and Nut
Not specified
Orientation
Right handed
Nut Width
1.69
Number of Frets
20
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
25.5
Neck Shape
Slim taper C
12 detailsBody & build
Color
Natural
Top Material
Solid Sitka spruce
Body Finish
Satin Natural
Body Type
Advanced Jumbo
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Fingerboard Material
Granadillo
Country of Origin
Not specified
Back and Sides
Select Mahogany
Body Style
Slim taper C
Tuning Machines
Premium die-cast with kidney buttons (14:1 ratio)
Body Shape
Slim taper C
Neck Finish
Satin
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
✕ Sold separately
5 detailsOther
EQ Tuner
3-band, Yes
Headstock Overlay
Not specified
Accessories
None
Bracing Pattern
Not specified
Cutaway
Single

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