Epiphone J-45 EC Studio Semi-Acoustic Guitar - Ebony

The Epiphone J-45 EC Studio in Ebony is a sleek and powerful take on one of the most beloved acoustic guitar designs in history. Styled after the classic Gibson J-45—the “workhorse” of the acoustic world—this electro-acoustic version adds modern flexibility, upper-fret access, and stage-ready electronics, all wrapped in a bold, no-nonsense Ebony finish.

Built with a solid spruce top and select mahogany back and sides, the J-45 EC Studio delivers that familiar warm, balanced tone with excellent projection and low-end depth. Whether you're strumming open chords, fingerpicking ballads, or recording acoustic layers, this guitar offers a versatile sound that adapts effortlessly to your style.

The cutaway body design gives you comfortable access all the way up the neck, while the SlimTaper mahogany neck and Indian laurel fingerboard provide smooth playability across all 20 frets. Finished in high-gloss black with white binding and simple dot inlays, it’s a strikingly elegant guitar with classic roots and modern flair.

Plugged in, the Fishman Presys II preamp system gives you a powerful, natural tone with onboard volume, bass, and treble controls—ideal for live performance, open mic nights, or quick studio setups. There’s even a built-in tuner to keep things tight when it counts.

At Musicmaker, we’ve always recommended the J-45 EC Studio to players who want professional acoustic tone and solid build quality without the price tag of its Gibson cousin. It’s everything an acoustic guitar should be—familiar, reliable, and effortlessly musical.

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Sloped Shouldered Dreadnought Cutaway

• Body Material: Solid Mahogany

• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Back: Solid Mahogany

• Side: Solid Mahogany

• Bracing: Quarter Sawn Spruce

• Binding: Top - 4-ply Ivory and Black; Back - 1-ply Ivory

• Finish: Aged Gloss

Neck

• Material: Mahogany

• Profile: Rounded C

• Scale Length: 24.724"

• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel

• Fingerboard Radius: 12.01"

• Number Of Frets: 20

• Frets: Medium Jumbo

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 1.693"

• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots

• Joint: Tapered Dovetail

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel

• Tuner Plating: Nickel

• Bridge: Reverse Belly, Indian Laurel

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Tuning Machines: 3 on a plate: Ivory buttons, press in bushings

• Pickguard: Tortoise Shell Tear Drop, Epoxy Style

• TrussRod: Dual Action

• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell

• Bridge Pins: Ivory

• Strap Buttons: 2 - end pin jack and back of heel

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: Fishman Sonicore

• Controls: Fishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, Phase Switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display

• Output Jack: End pin Jack

• Preamp: Fishman Presys II

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: Gibson Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053