(Image credit: Martin) A brief history of acoustic guitarsĪcoustic guitars have been around much longer than their electric counterparts, with very early incarnations dating back centuries.
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Read our full Epiphone Inspired By Gibson J-45 review So if you are looking for those classic acoustic sounds of yesteryear, but don’t want to fork out a small fortune, it’s definitely worth considering this fantastic guitar. Gone is the thick plastic-feeling lacquer, in favour of a soft and supple aged finish that is a delight to play.
Every element has been carefully considered, even down to the finish. Luckily Epiphone has been busy meticulously recreating the iconic sloped shoulder dreadnought - and at a far more affordable price! Featuring an all solid-wood construction, quarter-sawn spruce bracing and tapered dovetail neck joint, Epiphone really has gone out its way to nail every detail and pay tribute to the famous acoustic. If you’ve been following the prices of the Gibson J-45 over the last few years, then you’ll have noticed a rather sizable increase - you won’t get much change back from $/£2500 right now - and it’s looking like the prices won’t be coming down anytime soon. The loud, attention-grabbing tone contrasts its subtle beauty, with a rich low-end and singing mid-range means it’s always heard, no matter the situation.
Favoured for its understated looks and folksy charm, the guitar would go on to get the nickname “The Workhorse”, as it was seen as the working man’s flattop. The J-45 has been spotted slung around the shoulders of many notable players new and old through the years, from Bob Dylan to Billie Joe Armstrong, Woody Guthrie and Myles Kennedy.
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