Head to head
Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural vs Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
The verdict
The Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss comes out ahead overall — 69 to 64 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural wins on
- Better value (74 vs 67)
- Lower price ($199 vs $999)
Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss wins on
- Better build (70 vs 62)
- Better playability (72 vs 64)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
Scorecard
| Metric | Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural | J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 69 |
| Build | 62 | 70 |
| Playability | 64 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 74 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural | J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size | Solid Figured Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Two-piece maple / mahogany center strip |
| Fretboard | Laurel with PRO-Ease Lubricant | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 19 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.6" | 25.55" |
| Pickups | — | Fishman® Presys VT™ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $199 | $999 |
| Accessories | Beginner’s Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton, eMedia® on-line lessons, Humidifier | — |
| Binding | 4-ply Ivory and Black | 6-ply Top and 4-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | Classical | J-200 |
| Body Styles | Small Body | Super Jumbo |
| Bracing | Custom PRO-Prietary™ Bracing | Quarter Sawn Spruce |
| Case | Optional Gig bag Classical 4/4-Size 940-XCGIG | Optional |
| Fret Count | 19 | 20 |
| Headstock | Slotted Headstock | 60s Kalamazoo with 1-ply binding |
| Joint | Dovetail; Glued-in | Tapered Dovetail |
| Model | EAPCANCH1 | IGMTJ200AVSGH1 |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone | Bone |
| Nut width | 44.45mm / 1.75in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Profile | EZ-Profile D | 60s SlimTaper D |
| Saddle Material | Graph Tech NuBone | Bone |
| Scale length | 650.24mm / 25.6in | 649.0mm / 25.55in |
| String gauges | Epiphone Ultra-Light Classical (.028-.042) | Gibson Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Select Cedar | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratio | Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons and press in bushings |
| Back | — | Solid Figured Maple with center strip |
| Bridge | — | J-200 Moustache™ |
| Bridge Pins | — | Ivory |
| Controls | — | Fishman Presys VT Soundhole mounted Volume and Tone |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns |
| Fretboard radius | — | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Mother of Pearl Gibson Crown inlay |
| Output Jack | — | Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | — | J-200 Style Tortoise Shell with 2 Color Graphics |
| Preamp | — | Fishman Sonitone |
| Side | — | Solid Figured Maple |
| Strap Buttons | — | 2 - bottom and side of heel |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-ply Bell |
| Tuner Plating | — | Gold |
| Under Saddle Pickup | — | Fishman® Presys VT™ |
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