Head to head
Gibson 1963 Dove Reissue, Light Aged, Dark Natural vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
The verdict
The Gibson 1963 Dove Reissue, Light Aged, Dark Natural and Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst are closely matched overall — 73 to 73 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson 1963 Dove Reissue, Light Aged, Dark Natural wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
- Lower price ($5,699 vs $7,899)
Scorecard
| Metric | 1963 Dove Reissue, Light Aged, Dark Natural | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 73 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 62 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | 1963 Dove Reissue, Light Aged, Dark Natural | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Flamed Maple | Maple |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | 2-piece Maple |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $7,899 | $5,699 |
| Accessories | Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity | — |
| Back | Flame Maple | AAA Flame Maple |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Dove | SJ-200 |
| Body Styles | Square Shoulder | Super Jumbo |
| Bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing; Hide Glue Fit | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Bridge | Dove; Rosewood with Two Mother-of-Pearl Dove Inlays | Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Bone | TUSQ |
| Case | Period Correct Hardshell with Black Exterior and Gold Interior | Gibson Hardshell |
| Finish | Nickel | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck to Body Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | CSSSDV63DNLA | MCJB20TB |
| Nut | Bone | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Pickguard | Dove with Stamped Vines and Flowers and Mother-of-Pearl Dove | SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots |
| Profile | Round | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | Bone | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | Flamed Maple | AAA Flame Maple |
| Strap Buttons | Cream Endpin | Gold |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce | AAA Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black Border, White Center with DOVE Lettering | 2-ply Bell, Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback | Grover Rotomatic |
| Controls | — | Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control |
| Output Jack | — | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Preamp | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Under Saddle Pickup | — | LR Baggs Anthem |
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