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Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst

Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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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 J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive 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 J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive wins on

No standout advantage.

Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
  • Lower price ($5,699 vs $11,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, ExclusiveSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, ExclusiveSJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMaple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Maple
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
Pickups—LR Baggs Anthem
Rating——
Price$11,999$5,699
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity—
BackMahoganyAAA Flame Maple
BindingMulti-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock5-ply Top, 3-ply Back
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 WingsTwo bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsCream TUSQ with Abalone DotTUSQ
CaseGibson Custom Deluxe HardshellGibson Hardshell
FinishGoldGold
Fretboard inlayHarp Lady in Abalone and Mother of PearlMother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count2020
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Harp Lady in Abalone and Mother-of-PearlMother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue SetCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSRS4130EBMCJB20TB
NutBoneTUSQ
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and BorderSJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
ProfileSlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneTUSQ
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyAAA Flame Maple
Strap ButtonsGold End PinGold
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 Anniversary2-ply Bell, Black and White
Tuner PlatingGoldGold
TunersWaverly Open BackGrover 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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