Epiphone J-45 AVS
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Epiphone
J-45 AVS
Product Info
Article Number:
501152
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
J-45 AVS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$812.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone J-45 AVS is a fantastic option for players seeking that classic Gibson dreadnought vibe at a more accessible price. The solid wood construction gives it a pleasing warmth, and the Fishman pickup makes it surprisingly stage-ready. It's a great all-rounder for singer-songwriters and players who want a workhorse acoustic with a touch of vintage character.
Product Description
- Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45® AVS
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Inspired by the Gibson J-45
- Sloped Shouldered dreadnought body design
- Solid sitka spruce top
- Solid mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck
- Indian laurel fretboard
- Mother-of-pearl "dots" fretboard inlays
- 4-Ply binding on the top
- Single-ply binding on the back
- Antique ivory binding on the fretboard
- Rounded C neck profile
- Scale: 628 mm (24.724")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Fishman Sonicore pickup system with controls for volume and tone in the sound hole
- Colour: Aged Vintage Sunburst
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a balanced, responsive acoustic tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a focused midrange presence.
- • Fishman Sonicore pickup offers surprisingly natural amplified sound for stage.
- • Rounded C neck profile promotes comfortable playing, especially for longer sessions.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can lack the airiness of rosewood-backed guitars.
- • Sonicore pickup, while good, isn’t a premium system; lacks dynamic response.
- • Solid build, but finish might not match higher-end Gibson counterparts.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
628 mm (24.724in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Sonicore Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a solid, reliable pickup, but it lacks the nuanced dynamic response of more premium systems like LR Baggs or K&K. It’s a good starting point for amplified performance.
Yes, Epiphone has done a good job replicating the rounded C neck profile found on Gibson’s J-45, making the transition familiar for Gibson players.
The solid body construction results in a tighter, more focused tone than a fully-hollow body. It’s still warm and resonant, but lacks some of the airy openness of the Gibson version.
