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Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$1,299
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70Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Acoustic$5,699
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst comes out ahead overall — 73 to 70 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Epiphone IGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (68 vs 62)
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry SunburstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall7073
Build7091
Playability7572
Sound6860
Value6862

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heritage Cherry SunburstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid MahoganyMaple
Neck woodOne-Piece Mahogany; Thermally Aged2-piece Maple
FretboardIndian RosewoodIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$1,299$5,699
AccessoriesLeather Strap Adapter—
BackSolid MahoganyAAA Flame Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body FinishVintage GlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeHummingbirdSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid SpruceTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
BridgeTraditional Belly Up; RosewoodTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsGibson Hardshell
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and ToneSoundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Split ParallelogramMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear—
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother-of-PearlMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointDovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelECHBR0HSGH1MCJB20TB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" Endpin Jack
PickguardClassic Hummingbird; Yellow Single Color EngravingSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
PreampLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCLR Baggs Anthem
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideSolid MahoganyAAA Flame Maple
Strap ButtonsEndpin JackGold
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-Ply Bell; Wide White2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Green Keystone ButtonGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Finish—Gold

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