Epiphone El Capitan J-200 Studio Acoustic Electric Bass - Aged Vintage Natural

The new El Capitan J-200 Studio Bass is an outstanding choice for bassists who want an acoustic instrument with undeniable style and great sound, whether playing acoustically or plugged in. Taking its stylistic cues from the legendary SJ-200 (the King of the Flat-tops), it has pearloid crown inlays on its 20-fret Indian laurel fretboard and an iconic Moustache™ bridge. A solid Sitka spruce top is paired with layered mahogany back and sides for great tone, and the mahogany neck's 30.5" scale length and Medium C profile ensure hours of comfortable play. It also comes equipped with a Fishman® Sonitone™ under-saddle pickup and Sonicore™ preamp, making it ready for any stage - or studio.

Body

• Body Style: Super Jumbo
• Body Shape: J-200
• Body Material: Layered Mahogany
• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back: Layered Mahogany
• Side:Layered Mahogany
• Binding: Figured Maple Binding, Top and Back
• Body Finish: Aged Gloss

Neck

• Profile: Medium C
• Scale Length: 774.7 mm / 30.5 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Medium
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
• Inlays: Pearloid Crown
• Joint: Dovetail; Glued-In

Hardware

• Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: Moustache Bass (Indian Laurel)
• Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone; Uncompensated
• Tuning Machines: Die Cast
• Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell
• Bridge Pins: Ivory with Black Dot
• Strap Buttons: 2 - Endpin Jack and Side of Heel

Electronics

• Under Saddle Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
• Controls: Fishman Sonitone Soundhole mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin Jack
• Preamp: Fishman Sonitone

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .045, .065, .085, .105

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