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Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst vs Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss

Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$1,499
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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 Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst 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 Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss wins on
  • Lower price ($999 vs $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage SunburstJ-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
Overall6969
Build7070
Playability7272
Sound6868
Value6767

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage SunburstJ-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country——
Body woodSolid RosewoodSolid Figured Maple
Neck wood2-piece Maple with Rosewood StringerTwo-piece maple / mahogany center strip
FretboardEbonyLaurel
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"25.55"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCFishman® Presys VT™
Rating——
Price$1,499$999
BackSolid RosewoodSolid Figured Maple with center strip
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard6-ply Top and 4-ply Back
Body FinishVintage GlossAged Gloss
Body shapeSJ-200J-200
Body StylesJumboSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid SpruceQuarter Sawn Spruce
BridgeEbony SJ-200 Open Two Bar Moustache with Mother of Pearl 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 Graduated CrownMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in305.0mm / 12.01in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Stinger and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear60s Kalamazoo with 1-ply binding
Headstock InlayVintage Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother of PearlModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Mother of Pearl Gibson Crown inlay
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Dovetail JointTapered Dovetail
ModelECPW200VSGH1LIGMTJ200AVSGH1
NutBoneBone
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" EndpinEndpin Jack
PickguardSJ-200 with Vintage-style GraphicsJ-200 Style Tortoise Shell with 2 Color Graphics
PreampLR Baggs VTCFishman Sonitone
ProfileRounded D60s SlimTaper D
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in649.0mm / 25.55in
SideSolid RosewoodSolid 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 Cover2-ply Black, Wide White2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover ImperialEpiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons and press in bushings
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCFishman® Presys VT™
End Of Board Width—57.35mm / 2.26in
Finish—Gold

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