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Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente, Antique Natural Aged vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Epiphone Masterbilt Excellente, Antique Natural Aged
Acoustic$1,299
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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 Masterbilt Excellente, Antique Natural Aged wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Better value (67 vs 62)
  • Lower price ($1,299 vs $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Better build (91 vs 70)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricMasterbilt Excellente, Antique Natural AgedSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall6973
Build7091
Playability7272
Sound6860
Value6762

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecMasterbilt Excellente, Antique Natural AgedSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandEpiphoneGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
Country—US
Body woodSolid OvangkolMaple
Neck woodMaple with 5 piece Walnut and Maple center stripe2-piece Maple
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.31"25.5"
PickupsFishman® Presys VT™LR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$1,299$5,699
BackSolid OvangkolAAA Flame Maple
BindingIvory and Black 6-ply (top) and 4-ply (back)5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body FinishAged GlossGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeExcellenteSJ-200
Body StylesSquare ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BridgeEbony; Excellente shape with pearl dot inlaysTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsIvory with black center dotTUSQ
CaseOptional Acoustic AJ/Dreadnought Hard Case 940-EDREAD; Dread/AJ Acoustic EpiLite™ Case 940-EDREADHGGibson Hardshell
ControlsFishman® Presys VT™ soundhole 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
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayExcellente Clouds, 15th fret BlockMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius305.0mm / 12.01in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
HeadstockExcellente Dovewing (custom)—
Headstock InlayLarge mother of pearl Excellente block with Cloud extensionsMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointTapered DovetailCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelEMTEANAGH1MCJB20TB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.0mm / 1.69in43.82mm / 1.73in
Output Jack1/4" Endpin Jack1/4" Endpin Jack
PickguardHistoric ExcellenteSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
PreampFishman Presys VT™LR Baggs Anthem
ProfileCRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length643.0mm / 25.31in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideSolid OvangkolAAA Flame Maple
Strap Buttons2 - bottom and side of heelGold
String gaugesGibson™ Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings .012, .016, .024w, .032 .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSolid Sitka SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGold Vintage Waffleback tuners with metal buttonsGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupFishman® Presys VT™LR Baggs Anthem
Bracing—Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Truss Rod Cover—2-ply Bell, Black and White

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