Epiphone J-45 AVS 4-stars Reviews

Nice quality and sound.

Well made instrument, Good quality. Sound acoustically is good, but not as mid-rangy as I had expected knowing the Gibsons, like the J-160. Of course this has a sold top and cross bracing (the J-160 has a laminated top and ladder bracing - totally different animal...) Electronics are another matter. Don't expect to gig with this guitar. Swapping out the battery requires loosening most of the strings, and there is no indicator that the battery is dying, And the piezo needs a fair amount of EQ. It is usable, but when the battery goes you're done. Time for a break.

But aside from my dissatisfaction with the piezo, which actually isn't so bad, the quality of the guitar is pretty impressive. Solid wood, amazing sunburst finish, nitro-cellulose finish, and a third of the cost of the Gibson. I can't imagine the Gibson sounds that much better. The case for the Epi is a little over 100 Euros, and is great quality and fits the guitar like a glove. Wonderful guitar with a great tone and play-ability.

I have to say this is a wonderful guitar. Love playing it, great neck, and the acoustic sound is brilliant!