Head to head
Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
The verdict
The Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst comes out ahead overall — 73 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 62)
- Lower price ($199 vs $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
- Better build (91 vs 62)
- Better playability (72 vs 64)
Scorecard
| Metric | Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 73 |
| Build | 62 | 91 |
| Playability | 64 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 74 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | US |
| Body wood | Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size | Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 2-piece Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel with PRO-Ease Lubricant | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 19 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.6" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $199 | $5,699 |
| Accessories | Beginner’s Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton, eMedia® on-line lessons, Humidifier | — |
| Binding | 4-ply Ivory and Black | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Classical | SJ-200 |
| Body Styles | Small Body | Super Jumbo |
| Bracing | Custom PRO-Prietary™ Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Case | Optional Gig bag Classical 4/4-Size 940-XCGIG | Gibson Hardshell |
| Fret Count | 19 | 20 |
| Headstock | Slotted Headstock | — |
| Joint | Dovetail; Glued-in | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | EAPCANCH1 | MCJB20TB |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 44.45mm / 1.75in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Profile | EZ-Profile D | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | Graph Tech NuBone | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 650.24mm / 25.6in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| String gauges | Epiphone Ultra-Light Classical (.028-.042) | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Select Cedar | AAA Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Adjustable |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratio | Grover Rotomatic |
| Back | — | AAA Flame Maple |
| Bridge | — | Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | — | TUSQ |
| Controls | — | Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | — | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns |
| Fretboard radius | — | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Headstock Inlay | — | Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown |
| Output Jack | — | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | — | SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots |
| Preamp | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Side | — | AAA Flame Maple |
| Strap Buttons | — | Gold |
| Truss Rod Cover | — | 2-ply Bell, Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | — | Gold |
| Under Saddle Pickup | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
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