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Epiphone and Gibson Custom Shop Team for the J-180 LS





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Singer/songwriters around Sweetwater are rejoicing as Epiphone and Gibson Custom Shop have teamed to create the J-180 LS. This Epiphone jumbo body style acoustic-electric guitar boasts premium Gibson Custom Shop appointments that you’ll only find in the Inspired by Gibson series. The J-180 LS’s thermally-aged Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides are an excellent blend of tonewoods that covers a wide tonal spectrum. Enjoy incredible playability and response on its mahogany neck, Indian laurel fingerboard, and era-accurate dovetail neck joint. The Gibson-style open-book headstock is an aesthetically pleasing touch to this already beautiful-sounding acoustic guitar. And once you are ready to plug in and show out in front of a crowd, you’ll be delighted with the LR Baggs electronics that deliver authentic acoustic sounds.





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After strumming the J-180 LS, you'll notice the thermally aged spruce top and mahogany back and sides deliver crispy, clear high ends while retaining the low-end that the jumbo body shape is known for. Meanwhile, increased sustain and warmth in your acoustic tone come via the mahogany neck and Indian laurel fingerboard. And how could we forget the vintage crown inlay on the Gibson-style open-book headstock, mother-of-pearl star inlays on the fingerboard, and classic Epiphone Deluxe tuners featuring Keystone buttons? These appointments further enhance the allure of this remarkable acoustic-electric guitar.





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Studio-quality acoustic tones with LR Baggs VTC preamp





Whether you are plugged in for a live show or going the DI route for recording, a preamp can make or break a performance. With the top-shelf LR Baggs VTC pickup, you get a discrete setup that captures the natural sound of the acoustics and harmonics bouncing around the chamber of the body. Get studio-quality sound on the fly with the VTC's preamp that adds warmth and slight compression to your acoustic tone. These electronics make a potent pair that will sound great at any gig or recording situation.





Beautiful resonance and clarity with the jumbo body





The jumbo body shape is arguably one of acoustic guitars' most instantly recognizable and iconic body types. With its well-rounded low-end and midrange mixed with its articulate high-end, the J-180 LS's jumbo body shape is one of the better options for musicians looking for a full sound. And don't fear ? this body shape is one of the loudest around, so you can play to a small crowd without the fear of people missing out. Learn why legends like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Noel Gallagher, and more gravitate toward the jumbo body shape.





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Epiphone J-180 LS Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A collaboration between Epiphone and Gibson Custom Shop brings upgraded appointments to this acoustic-electric guitar


Jumbo body shape offers rich and balanced tone that suits a wide array of musicians


25.5-inch scale length increases sustain and volume


Indian laurel fingerboard features mother-of-pearl graduated star inlays


Mahogany neck and Indian laurel fingerboard deliver incredible playability and response


Thermally aged spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides combine for a 1/2 punch of clear highs and robust lows


“C” shape neck profile fits comfortably in your hand


Onboard LR Baggs electronics for impeccable amplified acoustic tone