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Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst
Acoustic$6,599
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74Overall / 100
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Acoustic$5,699
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst and Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst are closely matched overall — 74 to 73 on our estimated score.

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

Gibson 30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn Burst wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($5,699 vs $6,599)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
Metric30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
Spec30th Anniversary J-45 Montana Custom, Sunset Burst (Gibson Hardshell Case Included), Autumn BurstSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body wood—Maple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Maple
FretboardRichliteIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
PickupsLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$6,599$5,699
AccessoriesIncludes Gibson Accessory Kit—
BridgeTraditional belly upTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsBoneTUSQ
CaseGibson HardshellGibson Hardshell
ControlsVolume and Tone controls in soundholeSoundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control
Fretboard inlayBuffalo SkullMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
ModelMT45KBN19MCJB20TB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear drop with buffalo designSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
ProfileSlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
String gauges0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Truss Rod CoverB/W2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersGrover RotomaticGrover Rotomatic
Under Saddle PickupLR Baggs™ VTCLR Baggs Anthem
Back—AAA Flame Maple
Binding—5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
Body Finish—Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shape—SJ-200
Body Styles—Super Jumbo
Bracing—Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Finish—Gold
Headstock Inlay—Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
Joint—Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp—LR Baggs Anthem
Side—AAA Flame Maple
Strap Buttons—Gold
Top wood—AAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rod—Adjustable

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