When you choose Moore Guitars, you're not just buying an instrument!
You’re gaining the experience, dedication, and expertise of true guitar enthusiasts! As passionate players ourselves, we understand what musicians expect, and we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. Every guitar undergoes a thorough inspection upon arrival and a second detailed check before being carefully packed and shipped to you. Our #1 priority, is to give you the best purchasing experience in store, online, or on the phone!
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Epiphone “Inspired by Gibson” 1942 Banner J-45 Vintage Sunburst
Top Wood: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce Back & Side Wood: Solid Mahogany Weight: 4lbs 10oz/4.6lbs Serial: 25021500175
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Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson™ Custom, is proud to introduce the Epiphone 1942 Banner J-45™, an incredible recreation of the legendary original “Workhorse” model from 1942. This exceptional acoustic guitar has a thermally aged, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck with a laurel fretboard, a V-shaped profile, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The headstock features the world-famous Gibson “open book” profile and has the Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo etched on the back and an “Epiphone Inspired by Gibson” banner on the front. It is stage and studio-ready with the built-in L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC preamp and under-saddle L.R. Baggs Bronze piezo pickup system and a hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo is also included.
A battery is not included. To power your pickup, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Key reasons why your next instrument should come from Moore Guitars:
-Moore Guitars is a Top 300 Seller by Reverb and a Top 100 Music Retailer by NAMM—see why musicians trust us! Our top priority is providing you with the best purchasing experience.
-We love trade-ins! Have a guitar that’s collecting dust? Let’s talk! Tell us what you have, and we’ll explore trade-in possibilities. We can even assist with shipping!
-Flexible financing options. We offer 0% financing through Affirm and other flexible payment plans. Contact us to find the best option for you!
-72-Hour Risk-Free Trial. Certain models qualify for a no-risk, 72-hour trial period—ask us for details!
-Free UPS Ground Shipping: Need it faster? Expedited shipping options are available!
-Custom setup: Our experienced guitar techs set up and intonate every guitar and bass to the manufacturer's specifications before shipping. But what if you want something specific to your taste? No problem. If you want to provide measurements for neck relief and string height, we’ll nail it. Or you can give more general manufacturer's specs, like, “Neck is pretty flat. Low action. No buzz.” Our techs are professional guitarists. They understand you.
-In business since 1976: Moore Music has been a premier brick-and-mortar guitar shop in Evansville, Indiana since shortly after opening in 1976. Founder, Pat Moore, instilled in his business the concept of old-school service that we build upon today. When the current owner, Brett Mulzer, took the store online as Moore Guitars in 2013, we quickly developed a reputation for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with our customers. That’s a prime reason why we’re the fastest-growing online guitar shop.
-Old School Customer Service: Nothing is more important than helping a customer even if we don’t make a sale. We believe that if we’re honest with you, and treat you right, you’ll be back. Call us, or chat with us online. We love talking about guitars, and we want to help you find your perfect instrument. Even if it’s not from us.... but we think it will be!
-Our sales staff are all musicians! What’s more important than communication? We speak your language. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional player, we’ve been in your shoes. A lot of aspects of the guitar are intangible, and a non-player just can’t understand. It’s a guitar thing. But we can talk about tone and feel in the same language you use. We know what it means to love an instrument, and we want to help you find your new love.
You should have NO disappointments when you see this guitar and hold it for its first strum.
Please call the staff at Moore Guitars if you would like to have a personal on the phone description of this guitar. Thank you looking at our listing!
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Body Style: Round Shoulder |
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Body Shape: J-45 |
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Body Material: Solid Mahogany |
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Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce |
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Back: Solid Mahogany |
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Side: Solid Mahogany |
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Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing |
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Binding: Single-ply, Top and Back |
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Body Finish: VOS (Vintage Original Sheen) Polyurethane |
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Neck Profile: V |
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Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in |
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Fingerboard Material: Laurel |
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Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in |
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Neck Material: One Piece Mahogany |
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Fret Count: 19 |
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Frets: Standard |
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Nut Material: Bone |
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Nut Width: 44.0 mm / 1.732 in |
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Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot |
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Joint: Compound Dovetail |
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Bridge: Laurel Rectangle |
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Saddle Material: Compensated Bone |
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Tuning Machines: 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons |
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Pickguard: Tortoise Tear Drop |
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Truss Rod: Dual Action |
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Truss Rod Cover: Single-ply, 3-hole Bell |
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Bridge Pins: Bone |
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Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack |
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Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Bronze Piezo |
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Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone |
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Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin |
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Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC |
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Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
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Case: Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Logo |