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Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss vs Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive

Epiphone J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss
Acoustic$999
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69Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive 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 J-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst Gloss wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($999 vs $11,999)
Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJ-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst GlossJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Overall6974
Build7091
Playability7275
Sound6860
Value6763

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJ-200, Aged Vintage Sunburst GlossJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid Figured MapleMahogany
Neck woodTwo-piece maple / mahogany center stripMahogany
FretboardLaurelEbony
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.55"24.75"
PickupsFishman® Presys VT™—
Rating——
Price$999$11,999
BackSolid Figured Maple with center stripMahogany
Binding6-ply Top and 4-ply BackMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body FinishAged GlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-200J-45
Body StylesSuper JumboRound Shoulder
BracingQuarter Sawn SpruceTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
BridgeJ-200 Moustache™Traditional Belly Up; Ebony with 130th Anniversary Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wings
Bridge PinsIvoryCream TUSQ with Abalone Dot
CaseOptionalGibson Custom Deluxe Hardshell
ControlsFishman Presys VT Soundhole mounted Volume and Tone—
End Of Board Width57.35mm / 2.26in—
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Graduated CrownsHarp Lady in Abalone and Mother of Pearl
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock60s Kalamazoo with 1-ply binding—
Headstock InlayModern Epiphone in Mother of Pearl, Mother of Pearl Gibson Crown inlayGibson Logo and Harp Lady in Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl
JointTapered DovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue Set
ModelIGMTJ200AVSGH1CSRS4130EB
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output JackEndpin Jack—
PickguardJ-200 Style Tortoise Shell with 2 Color GraphicsTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and Border
PreampFishman Sonitone—
Profile60s SlimTaper DSlimTaper
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length649.0mm / 25.55in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideSolid Figured MapleMahogany
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and side of heelGold End Pin
String gaugesGibson Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings .012, .016, .024w, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSolid Sitka SpruceSitka Spruce
Truss rodDual ActionAdjustable
Truss Rod Cover2-ply BellMother of Pearl; Engraved Anniversary
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersEpiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons and press in bushingsWaverly Open Back
Under Saddle PickupFishman® Presys VT™—
Accessories—Certificate of Authenticity

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