Head to head
Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst vs Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural
The verdict
The Gibson SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst and Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural 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 SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst wins on
No standout advantage.
Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural wins on
- Lower price ($3,699 vs $5,699)
Scorecard
| Metric | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst | SJ-200 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 73 |
| Build | 91 | 91 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 62 | 62 |
Full specifications
| Spec | SJ-200 Standard, Tri Burst | SJ-200 Studio Walnut, Satin Natural |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Maple | Walnut |
| Neck wood | 2-piece Maple | Utile |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood | Walnut |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Anthem | LR Baggs Element Bronze |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $5,699 | $3,699 |
| Back | AAA Flame Maple | Walnut |
| Binding | 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back | Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Satin 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 | Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood | Moustache, Walnut |
| Bridge Pins | TUSQ | Tusq |
| Case | Gibson Hardshell | Modern Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control | Soundhole-mounted Volume |
| Finish | Gold | — |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns | Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crown |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 406.4mm / 16.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown | Gold Gibson Logo and Crown Decal |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | MCJB20TB | MCJB2SWSAN |
| Nut | TUSQ | Tusq |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots | J-200 Plain, Tortoise |
| Preamp | LR Baggs Anthem | LR Baggs Element Bronze |
| Profile | Rounded | Advanced Response |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | Tusq |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | AAA Flame Maple | Walnut |
| Strap Buttons | Gold | — |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | AAA Sitka Spruce | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Bell, Black and White | Bell, Studio |
| Tuner Plating | Gold | Nickel |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs Anthem | LR Baggs Element Bronze |