Epiphone AJ-220S (J-45 Studio) Solid Top Acoustic Guitar
The Epiphone AJ-220S (also known as the J-45 Studio) is one of those acoustics that instantly feels like home in your hands. With its slope-shouldered dreadnought body and rich, full voice, this guitar takes inspiration from Gibson’s legendary J-45, bringing that same balance of warmth, projection, and character into an instrument that’s beautifully affordable.
At the heart of the AJ-220S is its solid Sitka spruce top, paired with select mahogany back and sides. The spruce gives you bright, sparkling highs and plenty of dynamic range, while the mahogany adds depth, warmth, and a woody midrange that keeps every chord fat and satisfying. Whether you’re strumming open chords, fingerpicking delicate patterns, or laying into it with a flatpick, the AJ-220S responds with clarity and punch.
The mahogany neck features Epiphone’s comfortable slim-taper profile, making it easy to play for long sessions without fatigue, and the rosewood fingerboard is smooth under the fingers with a resonance that complements the body beautifully. Traditional touches like the slope-shoulder design, multi-ply binding, and simple but elegant rosette give the guitar timeless looks to match its tone.
Whether you’re writing songs at home, taking it to open mics, or recording in the studio, the AJ-220S is a true workhorse—an acoustic that invites you to play more and rewards you every time you do.
At Musicmaker, we love instruments that give you far more than you expect for the price, and the Epiphone AJ-220S is exactly that: a guitar with the heart of a classic and the voice to match.
Features
- Solid Sitka spruce top for rich, dynamic tone
- Select mahogany back and sides for warmth and depth
- Slope-shoulder dreadnought body inspired by the Gibson J-45
- Slim-taper mahogany neck with smooth rosewood fingerboard
- Traditional styling with binding and elegant rosette
- Big, balanced projection—perfect for strumming, picking, or recording
- A true workhorse acoustic with timeless tone and style