The Epiphone J45EC Studio features a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany body for a warm, full-bodied sound. Expertly crafted with a rounded C profile neck, 12.01" fingerboard radius, a reverse belly bridge, and Fishman Presys II preamp, it's perfect for the professional musician looking for superior sound quality and playability. The legendary Gibson™ J-45™ has been a favorite of musicians ever since it was first introduced in 1942. Now Epiphone has released a new Inspired by Gibson™ J-45 Cutaway that gives players improved access to the upper frets while retaining all of the features that make the J-45 special to begin with, including the Sloped Shoulder body with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, a comfortable rounded C neck profile, Fishman® Sonicore under-saddle pickup and Fishman Presys II preamp with volume and tone controls, and a beautiful Aged Vintage Sunburst finish. Optional hardshell or EpiLite™ case available separately. Specifications Body Body Shape: Sloped Shouldered Dreadnought Cutaway Body Material: Mahogany Top: Solid Sitka Spruce Back: Mahogany Side: 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 Case: Optional