Head to head
Epiphone IGC J-180 LS, Frost Blue vs Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
The verdict
The Epiphone IGC J-180 LS, Frost Blue 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 J-180 LS, Frost Blue wins on
- Lower price ($899 vs $999)
Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | IGC J-180 LS, Frost Blue | J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 69 |
| Build | 70 | 70 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 67 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | IGC J-180 LS, Frost Blue | J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Epiphone |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany | Solid Figured Maple |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany | Two-piece maple / mahogany center strip |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.55" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Bronze Piezo | Fishman® Presys VT™ |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $899 | $999 |
| Binding | Three-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard | 6-ply Top and 4-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss | Aged Gloss |
| Body shape | J-180 | J-200 |
| Body Styles | Jumbo | Super Jumbo |
| Bracing | Scalloped X-bracing, Shifted for Long Scale | Quarter Sawn Spruce |
| Bridge | Reverse Belly, Laurel | J-200 Moustache™ |
| Bridge Pins | Bone, No Dots | Ivory |
| Case | Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo | Optional |
| Controls | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone | Fishman Presys VT Soundhole mounted Volume and Tone |
| Finish | Nickel | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Star | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 305.0mm / 12.01in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock | Gibson Open Book; Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond Logo Etched on Headstock Rear | 60s Kalamazoo with 1-ply binding |
| Headstock Inlay | Epiphone Logo and Star in Mother of Pearl | Modern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Mother of Pearl Gibson Crown inlay |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail | Tapered Dovetail |
| Model | ECJ180LSFRBNH1 | IGMTJ200AVSGH1 |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.79mm / 1.72in | 43.0mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin | Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | None | J-200 Style Tortoise Shell with 2 Color Graphics |
| Preamp | LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC | Fishman Sonitone |
| Profile | C | 60s SlimTaper D |
| Saddle Material | Bone, Compensated | Bone |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 649.0mm / 25.55in |
| Strap Buttons | 1 - Side of Heel (Plus Endpin Jack) | 2 - bottom and side of heel |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053 | Gibson Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply, 3-hole Bell | 2-ply Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone Buttons | Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons and press in bushings |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs Bronze Piezo | Fishman® Presys VT™ |
| Back | — | Solid Figured Maple with center strip |
| End Of Board Width | — | 57.35mm / 2.26in |
| Side | — | Solid Figured Maple |