Detail 01
Solid Sitka spruce top
Solid, not laminate. It opens up and gets louder over years of playing; laminate tops never do.
Product detailSKU #1273888006827
EpiphoneJ-45 EC Studio Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Solid-spruce-top acoustic-electric with a cutaway and 3-band EQ. For players who want a plug-in-ready jumbo without spending four figures.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Singer-songwriters who need to plug straight into a PA
- Strummers wanting volume and low-end from a larger body
- Players working above the 12th fret who need cutaway access
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fingerstyle players wanting a small, focused parlor voice
- Anyone needing a case included in the price
- Left-handed players — right-handed only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Advanced Jumbo body
Bigger air chamber than a dreadnought shape. More volume and low end, and a wider reach around the body.
Detail 03
3-band EQ and onboard preamp
Shape bass, mid and treble at the guitar. Handles feedback and boomy rooms without touching the mixer.
Detail 04
1.69" nut width
Slightly wider than a typical 1.68" electric-influenced neck. A little more room between strings for fingerpicking.
Detail 05
25.5" scale length
Longer scale means higher string tension. Firmer feel under the fingers, tighter bass response.
Detail 06
Satin neck finish
Less grip than gloss. Your hand slides more freely, and it does not get sticky in humid rooms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Case and gig bag are sold separately — nothing is included
- 02Preamp needs a 9V battery; check whether one ships with it
- 03Larger jumbo body may feel awkward seated for smaller players
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a case?
No. Case and gig bag are sold separately.
02Can I play it unplugged?
Yes. It is a full acoustic guitar with electronics added. The preamp only matters when you plug in.
03Is the whole guitar solid wood?
The top is solid Sitka spruce. The back and sides are select mahogany. The top is the part that most affects how the tone develops.
04How many frets does it have?
Twenty, with a single cutaway that opens up access to the upper ones.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.5"
5 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Granadillo Neck wood: Mahogany Scale length: 25.5" Number of frets: 20 Neck finish: Satin Electronics Pickup/preamp: Yes Brand: Fishman Presys II preamp and Sonicore pickup EQ/Tuner: 3-band, Yes Other Headstock overlay: Not specified Tuning machines: Premium die-cast with kidney buttons (14:1 ratio) Bridge: Granadillo Saddle and nut: Not specified Number of strings: 6 Special features: Case: Sold separately Accessories: None Country of origin: Not specified
- Color
- Natural
- Top Material
- Solid Sitka spruce
- Body Type
- Advanced Jumbo
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51273888006827
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