Head to head
Gibson J-15, Antique Natural vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
The verdict
The Gibson J-15, Antique Natural and Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst are closely matched overall — 75 to 73 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson J-15, Antique Natural wins on
- Better value (72 vs 62)
- Lower price ($1,799 vs $5,699)
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | J-15, Antique Natural | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 73 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 72 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | J-15, Antique Natural | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | — | Maple |
| Neck wood | 2-piece maple | 2-piece Maple |
| Fretboard | Walnut | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs™ Element | LR Baggs Anthem |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,799 | $5,699 |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit | — |
| Bridge | Rectangular, closed slot, Walnut | Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood |
| Bridge Pins | Tusq | TUSQ |
| Case | Gibson Hardshell | Gibson Hardshell |
| Controls | 1 Volume | Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-pearl dots | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Model | RS15ANN19 | MCJB20TB |
| Nut | Tusq | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Pickguard | Tear Drop | SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots |
| Profile | SlimTaper | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | Tusq | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| String gauges | 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Truss Rod Cover | B/W | 2-ply Bell, Black and White |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Mini Grover Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs™ Element | LR 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 |