Head to head
Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst vs Gibson SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood, Tri-Burst
The verdict
The Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst and Gibson SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood, Tri-Burst are closely matched overall — 73 to 73 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst wins on
- Lower price ($14,999 vs $24,999)
Gibson SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood, Tri-Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst | SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood, Tri-Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 73 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 62 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Johnny Cash SJ-200, Vintage Cherry Sunburst | SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood, Tri-Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | AAA Flamed Maple | AAA Indian Rosewood |
| Neck wood | 2-piece Flamed Maple with Walnut Stringer | 2-piece AAA Maple with Stringer |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $14,999 | $24,999 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Back | AAA Flame Maple | AAA Indian Rosewood; 3-piece, with Marquetry Strips |
| Binding | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard | Multi-ply Body Top, Back and Back Marquetry Strips, and Headstock Front and Back; Single-ply Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | SJ-200 | SJ-200 |
| Body Styles | Super Jumbo | Jumbo |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing |
| Bridge | Four Bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood | SJ-200 4-Bar Moustache; Ebony with Mother of Pearl Bars, Border, and Dots |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ - White with Black Dot | Bone |
| Case | Custom Johnny Cash Hardshell | Gibson Custom Hardshell |
| Finish | Gold | — |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Johnny Cash | Hand-Engraved Mother of Pearl and Abalone Monarch Crown |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl | Gibson Script Logo in Mother of Pearl, Hand-Engraved Monarch Crown in Mother of Pearl and Abalone; Serial Number Engraved on Mother of Pearl Arrow on Headstock Rear |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | AMJBJC20VCS | SJ2MTBG19 |
| Nut | Bone | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Pickguard | Black Johnny Cash Batwing | SJ-200 Elite Monarch; Tortoise with Abalone Dots and Border |
| Profile | Rounded | Rounded |
| Saddle Material | Bone | Bone |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | AAA Flamed Maple | Indian Rosewood |
| Strap Buttons | Cream End Pin | Gold End Pin |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | AAA Sitka Spruce | AAA Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Black with Wide White | Abalone with Mother of Pearl Border and Banner |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Gold |
| Tuners | Gotoh with Green Keystone Button | Engraved Waverly |
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