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Epiphone  |  Product Code: 840244

Epiphone Used Gibson Custom 1942 Banner J-45 (Made in 2024)

Regular price $787.00
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Product Condition
Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.

Description

We have a great pre-owned 1942 Banner J-45 from Epiphone, inspired by the Gibson Custom Shop!

The legendary Workhorse, born around 1942, is a well-known name.
This model is a reproduction of the J-45 from the so-called banner logo period, which was manufactured between 1942 and 1945.

The top is thermally aged red spruce, and the sides and back are solid mahogany.
At 44mm, the neck shape is thick yet modern and easy to grip.
Not only does it reproduce the look, it also has a thumping, rich and refreshing sound at a relatively reasonable price, making it a serious product with excellent specs.

As for the condition, there is some warping in the pickguard and thin linear scratches on the side of the body, but the overall appearance is clean and it can be said to be in relatively good condition.
The remaining frets and neck are in good condition.

The pickups are LRBaggs Element VTC, making it suitable for a variety of situations, including studio and live performances.

This is a model that is not often available on the second-hand market, so don't miss out!

Material: Solid Mahogany
Top: Solid Thermally Aged Red Spruce
Binding: Single-ply, Top and Back
Finish:VOS Vintage Original Sheen
Neck: One Piece Mahogany
Nut width: 44mm
Fingerboard: Laurel
Scale length: 628.65mm
Number of frets: 19
Nut:Bone
Inlay | Mother of Pear: Dot
Bridge: Laurel Rectangle
Tuners: 3 on a Plate, Open Back with Cream Buttons
Electronics: LRBaggs VTC
Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Accessories: Hard case

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Please Note

The following information applies to international orders.

■ Condition

Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.

■ Stock

Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.

■ Shipping

We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.

  • Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
  • North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)

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* Warranty

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* Voltage

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About us

Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.

Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.

We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.

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