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Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst vs Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$7,049
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73Overall / 100
Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Acoustic$3,199
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74Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst and Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst are closely matched overall — 73 to 74 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson J-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst wins on
  • Lower price ($3,199 vs $7,049)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
Overall7374
Build9191
Playability7275
Sound6060
Value6263

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Vintage SunburstJ-45 50s Original, Vintage Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodAAA flame mapleMahogany
Neck wood2-piece MapleMahogany
FretboardRosewoodRosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale25.5"24.75"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$7,049$3,199
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of AuthenticityIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit
BackAAA flame mapleMahogany
Body FinishUltra Light Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeSJ-200J-45
BridgeSJ-200 Four Bar MoustacheTraditional belly up
Bridge PinsBoneTusq
CasePeriod Correct CaseHardshell Case
Fretboard inlayMother of Pearl Graduated CrownsMother-of-pearl dots
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl—
JointCompound Dovetail Neck to Body JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body
ModelJB572VSULPSL1242OCRS4550VS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.81mm / 1.72in43.81mm / 1.72in
PickguardMurphy Lab Casted SJ-20050's, Tortoise
ProfileRoundedRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length647.7mm / 25.5in628.65mm / 24.75in
SideAAA flame mapleMahogany
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .0530.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Top woodThermally aged Sitka spruceSitka Spruce
Truss Rod CoverBlack with Wide White BorderBlack
Tuner PlatingAged GoldNickel
TunersGotoh with Keystone ButtonsGrover Strap Cream Button
Binding—Multi-ply top, single-ply back
Body Styles—Round Shoulder
Bracing—Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
Controls—Volume and Tone Controls
Finish—Nickel
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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