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Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst vs Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$1,499
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69Overall / 100
Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$399
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst and Epiphone J-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst 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-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better value (73 vs 67)
  • Lower price ($399 vs $1,499)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage SunburstJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6969
Build7066
Playability7272
Sound6868
Value6773

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage SunburstJ-45 EC Studio, Vintage Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneEpiphone
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country——
Body woodSolid RosewoodLayered Mahogany
Neck wood2-piece Maple with Rosewood StringerMahogany
FretboardEbonyPau Ferro
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"25.51"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCFishman Sonicore
Rating——
Price$1,499$399
BackSolid RosewoodLayered Mahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossGloss
Body shapeSJ-200J-45
Body StylesJumboRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid Spruce—
BridgeEbony SJ-200 Open Two Bar Moustache with Mother of Pearl InlaysReverse Belly Pau Ferro
Bridge PinsBoneIvory with Black Dot
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsOptional
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume and ToneFishman Presys II with Volume, Bass and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Graduated CrownPearloid Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Stinger and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on RearEpiphone Sloped Dovewing
Headstock InlayVintage Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother of PearlHistoric Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Dovetail JointTapered Dovetail; Glued-In
ModelECPW200VSGH1LEE2SVSNH3
NutBoneIvory U-Rite
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.0mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" with 9-volt Battery Compartment
PickguardSJ-200 with Vintage-style GraphicsEpiphone with Raised E Logo
PreampLR Baggs VTCFishman Presys II
ProfileRounded DRounded C
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneCompensated Bone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in648.0mm / 25.51in
SideSolid RosewoodLayered Mahogany
Strap ButtonsEndpin Jack2
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceSolid Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual Action2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black, Wide White2-ply Bell
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGrover ImperialEpiphone Premium Die Cast with Kidney Bean Metal Buttons
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCFishman Sonicore
Finish—Nickel

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