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Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive vs Gibson Tom Petty SJ-200, Antique Natural

Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive
Acoustic$11,999
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74Overall / 100
Gibson Tom Petty SJ-200, Antique Natural
Acoustic$9,999
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73Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson J-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, Exclusive and Gibson Tom Petty SJ-200, Antique Natural 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 Tom Petty SJ-200, Antique Natural wins on
  • Lower price ($9,999 vs $11,999)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, ExclusiveTom Petty SJ-200, Antique Natural
Overall7473
Build9191
Playability7572
Sound6060
Value6362

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecJ-45 Orville Artisan 130th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ebony, ExclusiveTom Petty SJ-200, Antique Natural
BrandGibsonGibson
TypeAcousticAcoustic
Years——
CountryUSUS
Body woodMahoganyMaple
Neck woodMahogany2-piece Flamed Maple with Walnut Stringer
FretboardEbonyIndian Rosewood
Strings66
Frets2020
Scale24.75"25.5"
Pickups—LR Baggs VTC
Rating——
Price$11,999$9,999
AccessoriesCertificate of AuthenticityCertificate of Authenticity
BackMahoganyAAA Quilted 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 WingsFour Bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
Bridge PinsCream TUSQ with Abalone DotTUSQ
CaseGibson Custom Deluxe HardshellCustom Wildflower
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 Tom Petty Wildflower Logo
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hide Glue SetCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
ModelCSRS4130EBAMJBTPAN
NutBoneBone
Nut width43.82mm / 1.73in43.82mm / 1.73in
PickguardTear Drop; Agoya Pearl Shell with Abalone 130 Inlay and BorderBlack / White with Engraved Tom Petty Signature
ProfileSlimTaperRounded
Saddle MaterialBoneBone
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in647.7mm / 25.5in
SideMahoganyAA Quilted Maple
Strap ButtonsGold End PinStrap Pin Index Hole on Heel, Endpin Jack
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 BackGrover Imperials
Controls—Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone
Headstock—White Script YOU BELONG AMONG THE WILDFLOWERS decal on peghead rear
Output Jack—1/4" Endpin Jack
Preamp—LR Baggs VTC
Under Saddle Pickup—LR Baggs VTC

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