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Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$1,499
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69Overall / 100
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$7,699
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry 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, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $7,699)
Gibson 1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
Overall6974
Build7091
Playability7275
Sound6860
Value6763

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage Sunburst1960 Hummingbird Reissue, Heavy Aged, Washed Cherry Sunburst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid RosewoodMahogany
Neck wood2-piece Maple with Rosewood StringerMahogany
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"24.75"
PickupsLR Baggs VTC—
Rating——
Price$1,499$7,699
BackSolid RosewoodMahogany
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply FretboardMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body FinishVintage GlossMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSJ-200Hummingbird
Body StylesJumboSquare Shoulder
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid SpruceTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
BridgeEbony SJ-200 Open Two Bar Moustache with Mother of Pearl InlaysRosewood; Traditional Belly-up
Bridge PinsBoneBone
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsBlack Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume and Tone—
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Graduated CrownMother of Pearl Parallelogram
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 PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Dovetail JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint, Hot Hide Glue
ModelECPW200VSGH1CSSSHBHCSHA
NutBoneBone
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin—
PickguardSJ-200 with Vintage-style GraphicsCasted Hummingbird
PreampLR Baggs VTC—
ProfileRounded DRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid RosewoodMahogany
Strap ButtonsEndpin JackCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black, Wide White2-ply Bell; Black
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover ImperialGotoh with Keystone Button
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTC—
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity
Finish—Gold, Murphy Lab Aged

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