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Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural vs Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss

Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural
Acoustic$1,399
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69Overall / 100
Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
Acoustic$999
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural and Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss are closely matched overall — 69 to 69 on our estimated score.

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

Epiphone IGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, Natural wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,399)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, NaturalJ-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
Overall6969
Build7070
Playability7272
Sound6868
Value6767

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC 1963 Dove Reissue, Left-Handed, NaturalJ-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country——
Body woodSolid Figured MapleSolid Figured Maple
Neck woodOne-Piece Mahogany; Thermally AgedTwo-piece maple / mahogany center strip
FretboardIndian RosewoodLaurel
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"25.55"
PickupsLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCFishman® Presys VT™
Rating——
Price$1,399$999
AccessoriesLeather Strap Adapter—
BackSolid Figured MapleSolid Figured Maple with center strip
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard6-ply Top and 4-ply Back
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeDoveJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid SpruceQuarter Sawn Spruce
BridgeDove; Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Dove InlaysJ-200 Moustache™
Bridge PinsBoneIvory
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsOptional
ControlsSoundhole-mounted Volume and ToneFishman Presys VT Soundhole mounted Volume and Tone
Fretboard inlayMother-of-Pearl Split ParallelogramMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear60s Kalamazoo with 1-ply binding
Headstock InlayEpiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother-of-PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Mother of Pearl Gibson Crown inlay
JointDovetailTapered Dovetail
ModelECDVR3NANH1LIGMTJ200AVSGH1
NutBoneBone
Nut width42.86mm / 1.69in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" EndpinEndpin Jack
PickguardTraditional Dove; Acrylic/Celluloid Sandwich with Mother-of-Pearl DoveJ-200 Style Tortoise Shell with 2 Color Graphics
PreampLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCFishman Sonitone
ProfileRounded60s SlimTaper D
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in649.0mm / 25.55in
SideSolid Figured MapleSolid Figured Maple
Strap ButtonsEndpin Jack2 - bottom and side of heel
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053Gibson Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionDual Action
Truss Rod CoverTwo-Ply, Vintage Wide Black Trim, White and Black, Engraved DOVE2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingNickelGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Metal Keystone ButtonEpiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons and press in bushings
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs Element Bronze VTCFishman® Presys VT™
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Finish—Gold

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