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Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$1,499
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69Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Acoustic$5,699
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst comes out ahead overall — 73 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)
  • Better value (67 vs 62)
  • Lower price ($1,499 vs $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage SunburstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall6973
Build7091
Playability7272
Sound6860
Value6762

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecIGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue, Vintage SunburstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid RosewoodMaple
Neck wood2-piece Maple with Rosewood Stringer2-piece Maple
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$1,499$5,699
BackSolid RosewoodAAA Flame Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body FinishVintage GlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSJ-200SJ-200
Body StylesJumboSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid SpruceTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
BridgeEbony SJ-200 Open Two Bar Moustache with Mother of Pearl InlaysTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseRed Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom GraphicsGibson Hardshell
ControlsSoundhole Mounted Volume and ToneSoundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Graduated CrownMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
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 PearlMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Dovetail JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelECPW200VSGH1MCJB20TB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width44.2mm / 1.74in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin1/4" Endpin Jack
PickguardSJ-200 with Vintage-style GraphicsSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
PreampLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs Anthem
ProfileRounded DRounded
Saddle MaterialCompensated BoneTUSQ
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideSolid RosewoodAAA Flame Maple
Strap ButtonsEndpin JackGold
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodThermally Aged Solid SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply Black, Wide White2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover ImperialGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Finish—Gold

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