Epiphone AJ-220S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar, Natural Finish, Mahogany back and Neck, Stitka Spruce Top, Rosewood Fretboard, 25.5 scale

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I was a little concerned about whether the neck would be mahagony or okoume, this one appears to be mahagony (can you guys check that for me? Many manufacturers are now using this material on the mid to high range guitars but the really high end stuff such as some of the Gibson's, Taylor's and Martins are using real bone because it offers greater properties. Finance is only available to permanent UK residents aged 18+, subject to status, terms and conditions apply.

Unfortunately, it's impossible to evaluate how your specific instrument might sound later in its lifetime, though it's definitely something to consider. I obviously will not be picking up the J-45 and it's very interesting to see that there is no difference whatsoever in specs between the guitars listed as having a "solid sitka spruce top" vs those listed as having only a "solid spruce top. Like all our Epiphone acoustics, the AJ220S is legendary for being easy to set up and for staying in tune so no matter how much playing time you have, it’s ready to go. The AJ-200 and AJ-45 can both be described as Epiphone advanced jumbos and slope shouldered dreadnaughts. Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage.

In this way, consumers give each other guidance and give us the opportunity to continuously improve. It's a feel any player will appreciate, all courtesy of a meticulously designed SlimTaper ''C''-shaped neck. Maybe to an highly trained ear such as a concert guitarist and vastly experienced picker it might but not to the likes of you and I. I had a few hiccups with Guitar Center but they made it right and I got one that didn't have box damage.

The finish had a couple of minor fish eyes near the pick guard and of course the stylized E is pulling away slightly from the pick-guard. The Ltd Ed ’63 J-45 is not a regular production model for Epiphone, it is a dealer exclusive model for AMS and zZounds. Every piece of wood is different, but solid wood often “matures” and sounds better with years of use. The SlimTaper neck profile — found on many Gibson acoustics as well as Epiphones — makes the AJ-220S comfortable for a wide range of different players.There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. When compared to laminate woods or plywood constructions, solid wood resonates much better and offers a fuller, more distinctive tone. This Acoustic Guitar in the Advanced Jumbo shape developed by Gibson has a solid Top made of Sitka Spruce. I also own the Epi Hummingbird which is short scale and love it as well, but I can hear and feel the differences between the two.

This means that once the product is delivered, you'll have 180 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. If you have any questions about this item or would like to know more about it, please feel free to contact us with any specific questions and a member of our sales staff will get back to you straight away. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience.The usual build-quality and material choice expected from Epiphone instruments is present with the AJ-220S. This guitar is the only one, apart from the Loar and the Crafter, that I have not had to adjust the action on. i had an AJ200 whihch was very similat to teh AJ220 - think the neck was the only difference (lacquered on mine. The AJ-220S has a unique bell-like shape, a larger lower bout, and a small round upperbout which gives this new addition to our Advanced Jumbo family of guitars a unique voice.

It would make an outstanding starter acoustic for new players to learn on or a great alternative option for electric players. Awesome sound, Very playable, Finish and quality is fantastic, Can't beat it for the money, this is my third epiphone and I cant say enough about there guitars they are worth looking at and playing, from the beginner to the pro. This guitar generates a natural, well-rounded sound and an expressive tonal range along with a sensitivity that picks up on every subtlety and nuance in your performance. Built on advanced jumbo body design, the depth of the body and the width of the shoulders create a large sound chamber, presenting tone that is full, deep and loud. The body comprises a large lower bout and a smaller, rounded upper bout separated by a narrow waist.But for the life of me I cannot tell any differenc between this AJ 220 with the factory pins and the ebony. A Gibson Advanced Jumbo is the model name of a particular slope shouldered guitar (the way J-45 is), usually featuring a long-scale (most Gibsons are short-scale), distinctive arrow head inlays, and rosewood back and sides (also unusual on a Gibson--most are mahogany or maple). The fretboard definitely needs a clean but the strings still sound so fresh I don't want to take them off yet!