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Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$1,499
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst comes out ahead overall — 74 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
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $3,199)
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall6974
Build7091
Playability7275
Sound6860
Value6763

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid RosewoodMahogany
Neck wood2-piece Maple with Rosewood StringerMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$1,499$3,199
BackSolid RosewoodMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply top, single-ply back
Body FinishVintage GlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSJ-200J-45
Body StylesJumboRound Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid SpruceTraditional hand scalloped X-bracing
BridgeEbony SJ-200 Open Two Bar Moustache with Mother of Pearl InlaysTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsHardshell Case
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume and ToneVolume and Tone Controls
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Graduated CrownMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockGibson Open Book with Stinger and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear—
Headstock InlayVintage Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother of Pearl—
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Dovetail JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelECPW200VSGH1LOCRS4550VS
NutBoneBone
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.81mm / 1.72in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin—
PickguardSJ-200 with Vintage-style Graphics50's, Tortoise
PreampLR Baggs VTC—
ProfileRounded DRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid RosewoodMahogany
Strap ButtonsEndpin Jack—
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodDual Action—
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black, Wide WhiteBlack
Tuner PlatingGoldNickel
TunersGrover ImperialGrover Strap Cream Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs VTC
Accessories—Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Finish—Nickel

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