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Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Acoustic$14,999
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive and Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst 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 J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive wins on
  • Lower price ($11,999 vs $14,999)
Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on

No standout advantage.

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, ExclusiveJohnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, ExclusiveJohnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyAAA Flamed Maple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Flamed Maple with Walnut Stringer
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
Pickups——
Rating——
Price$11,999$14,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyAAA Flame Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose LacquerGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeJ-45SJ-200
Body StylesRound ShoulderSuper Jumbo
BracingTraditional Hand-scalloped X-bracingTraditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
BridgeTraditional Belly Up; Ebony with 130th Anniversary Abalone and Mother of Pearl Inlays on WingsFour Bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsCream TUSQ with Abalone DotTUSQ - White with Black Dot
CaseGibson Custom Deluxe HardshellCustom Johnny Cash Hardshell
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayHarp Lady in Abalone and Mother of PearlMother of Pearl Johnny Cash
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Harp Lady in Abalone and Mother-of-PearlGibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue SetCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSRS4130EBAMJBJC20VCS
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and BorderBlack Johnny Cash Batwing
ProfileSlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyAAA Flamed Maple
Strap ButtonsGold End PinCream End Pin
String gauges.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Top woodSitka SpruceAAA Sitka Spruce
Truss rodAdjustableAdjustable
Truss Rod CoverMother of Pearl; Engraved AnniversaryBlack with Wide White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersWaverly Open BackGotoh with Green Keystone Button

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