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Description

This modern limited-edition EJ-160E acoustic-electric is one of rock-n-roll’s most revered guitar designs with a solid spruce top and an Epiphone Stacked P-100 pickup.

The original "J-160E" was one of the first acoustic-electric guitars on the market when it was released in 1954. Over the decades, the "J-160E" has been embraced by a wide range of artists, both classic and contemporary, such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Elvis Costello, Paul Weller and John Lennon. In fact, the "J-160" acoustic-electric was the only guitar to appear on every Beatles album from Please Please Me through Abbey Road. Now, with the limited-edition EJ-160E acoustic-electric, the "House of Stathopoulo" brings this vintage and hard-to-find classic into the 21st century with a solid spruce top for a limited time.

Solid Spruce: The King of Tonewoods

Just like the original, this Epiphone limited-edition EJ-160E follows the contours of the industry-standard "Southern Jumbo" acoustic and features a solid spruce top with a select mahogany body. Solid spruce is the "top" of choice for premier acoustic guitars. The more you play your EJ-160E, the more open and expressive the tone—so play your EJ-160E a lot. The body top has 5-ply ivory/black binding while the select mahogany back has single-ply ivory binding. The pickguard is imitation tortoise with the '60s-era "E" metal logo. The EJ-160E’s bridge is made from rosewood and has the reverse belly design familiar to "J-160E" collectors and features a compensated bone saddle.

The select mahogany neck has a comfortable "1960s" SlimTaper D-profile and is glued to the body using a dovetail joint. The neck has a 24.75" scale with a rosewood fingerboard with vintage-style pearloid "Trapezoid" inlays just like the original models. The fingerboard has single-ply ivory color binding and features a 12" fingerboard radius, 20 medium frets and a bone nut along with the Epiphone classic Sloped Dovewing headstock.

Revolutionary Electric Sound

What made the original J-160E so renown was its unique pickup system, and to bring that sound back to life for the 21st century, this Epiphone Ltd. Ed. EJ-160E features an Epiphone Stacked P-100 humbucking pickup at the end of its fingerboard. The Epiphone Stacked P-100 pickup is seated discretely between the end of the guitar's fretboard and the soundhole. Master volume and tone controls feature Top Hat knobs with metal inserts and pointers—just like vintage models—and are located on the guitar's lower bout. And each volume and tone control uses full-size 500K potentiometers.

Epiphone Heavy-Duty Hardware

All hardware, like the Epiphone "Deluxe" machine heads with a pro 18:1 tuning ratio, the Epiphone heavy duty 1/4" output jack, and pre-installed strap buttons are made from solid nickel, and the limited-edition EJ-160E is set up and tuned at the factory using Epiphone 12-53 nickel strings.

Choose from Natural or a Guitar Center-Exclusive Vintage Sunburst finish. A case is sold separately.
Open Box Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-160E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 190839077172
Open Box Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-160E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 190839077172
Open Box Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-160E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 190839077172

Features

Body
Body type: Dreadnought
Cutaway: Non-cutaway
Top wood: Spruce
Back & sides: Mahogany
Bracing pattern: Not specified
Body finish: Gloss
Orientation: Right handed
Neck
Neck shape: SlimTaper D
Nut width: 1.68" (42.67mm)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck wood: Mahogany
Scale length: 24.75"
Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
Pickup/preamp: Yes
Brand: Epiphone
Configuration: Stacked P-100
Preamp EQ: 1-band
Feedback filter: No
Tuner: No
Other
Headstock overlay: Rosewood
Tuning machines: Deluxe
Bridge: Rosewood
Saddle & nut: Bone
Number of strings: 6-string
Special features: Electronics
Case: Sold separately
Accessories: None
Country of origin: China

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Not specified
  • Body finish: Gloss (Choose Natural or Guitar Center-exclusive Vintage Sunburst)
Orientation: Right handedNeck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper D
  • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 20
Neck finish: GlossElectronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Epiphone
  • Configuration: Stacked P-100
  • Preamp EQ: 1-band
  • Feedback filter: No
Tuner: NoOther
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Deluxe
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

Reviews

4.4

65 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great! But..
Great guitar
The the guitar
Nice!!! Perfect!!!
My 11 year old loves this guitar!
Great Guitar
Great Guitar
Great Guitar
Not what the Beatles played but in many ways better.
Great value. Love this guitar.
Sounds Great, Looks Great
Love this vintage looking guitar.

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Love this vintage looking guitar.

I bought this guitar since I like to collect Beatles memorabilia, and over my 45 years of playing guitar I've picked up a Country Gentelman( Chet Atkins), an SG, Telecaster and now this JE-160E replica. I need a Rick 325 or 360 and maybe an imported Hofner bass to complete my collection.This Epiphone was on sale so I thought it would make a great wall hanger in my Beatles room, I had to pay for it up front and wait under a week for it to come in. I really wanted the John Lennon limited edition though you can't find those any longer so I settled for this. The only difference is the John Lennon signature above the pick-guard and maybe a slight color change in the sunburst top. The guitar came package in a double box and was set up at the factory, it was even almost in tune. There is a slight string buzz on the low E which is most likely a truss rod adjustment, I will hold off on any adjustment until I change out the string to a set of 10 or 11 gauge electric guitar strings which is what Lennon preferred. The wood is beautiful and it rings when played acoustically and rocks when its plugged in. I have an electric/acoustic Martin and this sounds as good when plugged in though not as good as the Martin unplugged. The tuners, pickup and wood selection on this guitar are more than I'd expect for a guitar at this price. I can't put this down, I've learned 5 new Beatles songs since I got it. A great guitar for any level of player, highly recommended. I can't imagine why GC doesn't keep these in stock The Beatles are hot once again. Yea, Yea , Yea!

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

Nice guitar but need some adjustments

I'm a beatlemaniac for sure, and I wanted to get my hands on this baby. Physically looks beautiful, but the playability is very questionable, the strings were buzzing at first, even with the high action that comes with it, so I changed the strings and installed the Elixir nanoweb and the buzzing stopped, then I lowered the action with the little key that comes with it, and is better now but still I'm not 100% satisfied about it. Next is to change the nut, bridge and pins because it comes with a plastic ones, hopefully that will improve the playability. When is being played plugged in sounds better, so far the pick up seems to work nice. I haven't played the original Gibson EJ-160 so I can't really compare with it but I have played better guitars for sure.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing43
  2. Jamming34
  3. Small Venues24
  4. Recording23
  5. Rock Concerts7
Cons
  1. Poor Quality3
  2. Flat Sound2
  3. Epiphone logo fell off pick guard1
  4. none1
  5. No John Lennon Signature on front. I wanted that1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced39
  2. Novice8
  3. Professional Musician5
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Good Feel44
  2. Fun To Play43
  3. Stays In Tune38
  4. Good Audio34
  5. Consistent27

Reviewed by 65 customers

  • I Like This Affordable Reproduction of a Historical Guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoe

    fromDes Moines, IA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Been playing this guitar non-stop since it arrived and it has lived up to my expectations. Nice sound through a Vox AC15 and a good acoustic sound as well. For history buffs, this is the only guitar that appears on every Beatles album and once you notice, you will see it in lots of studio photos. The Epiphone E did pop off on mine, but I stuck it back on with some force and it appears to be attached permanently now.

  • Wow! Pleasantly surprised how good this is!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMatthew

    fromBartlesville OK

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was a little worried about how this would feel and play. I had owned the John Lennon model in the early 2000s and it was not great. I ended up selling it. I recently learned about the Indonesia made model and that it was improved. I decided to take a chance and I am glad I did. The one I got is a real gem. Well built and plays like a dream…shocked at how good it is. Highly recommend and it is a no brainer when you can catch it on sale. The entire process was great with the Guitar Center crew!

  • A 'Home Run' for Epiphone and the Beatles!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byGary

    fromSeattle WA

    Pros: 24.75" scale: true to the Gibson original/easier to play. Comfortable neck. Pickup sounds good: a different '60's vibe. Fit/finish: Nice with the dark sunburst, not the orangey color. Get a proper setup: the truss rod was totally loose on mine! Don't use brass/bronze strings!

  • I would buy this guitar again.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byTony

    fromTexas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Easy to play. Great sound!!

  • Great guitar

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byWayne

    fromRising Sun, In.

    Love this guitar, after lowered the actiom. Good all around with exception of "set up". Truss rod adjustment, and little saddle and nut work, an playability and sounds are great!! Fortunately I worked with a great luthier for couple of years and could make adjustments, (minor). Neck is great fit to play with my shorter fingers. Finish, fit, and built all great!!

  • Yea

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byWayne

    fromNashville

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Use it both acoustic and electric , plays great both ways and sounds great with effects. Guitar setup was good form the factory!

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byCharlie

    fromWofford Heights CA

    Does the EJ-160E fit in a traditional dreadnought HSC?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The HSC is designed for/by Fender but the EJ will fit.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTK

    fromSeminole Fl

    does guitar have a pre amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Epiphone Limited-Edition EJ has a preamp.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDouglas

    fromundisclosed

    Country of origin says China, Further in description Country of origin says Indonesia. So where was it made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I apologize for the confusion. It's made in Indonesia. Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJoyce

    fromSacramento, CA

    What type of strings/gauge come installed on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The string gauge will be .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDouglas

    fromGreen Bay, WI 54303

    how old is this guitar and does it come with a compensated saddle and a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's a new model. No accessories are included with this guitar

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byCharlie

    fromMission Hills, CA

    I have an older, limited edition John Lennon Signature model EJ-160E/VS. Which strings do you recommend?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It is mainly a matter of personal preference as any acoustic guitar strings would work. I would recommend the D'addario EXP16 Phosphor bronze strings.