Head to head
Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, Natural vs Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst
Acoustic$4,999
No ratings yet77Overall / 100
The verdict
The Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst comes out ahead overall — 77 to 73 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, Natural wins on
- Lower price ($4,199 vs $4,999)
Gibson Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst wins on
- Better build (96 vs 91)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (67 vs 62)
Scorecard
| Metric | SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, Natural | Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 77 |
| Build | 91 | 96 |
| Playability | 72 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 62 | 67 |
Full specifications
| Spec | SJ-200 Studio Rosewood, Natural | Songwriter Recording Artist, Left-Handed, Rosewood Burst |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Utile | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | 20 |
| Scale | 25.5" | 25.5" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Element Bronze | LR Baggs HiFi |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $4,199 | $4,999 |
| Back | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Binding | Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back | Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back, Neck, & Sides) | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | SJ-200 | Songwriter |
| Body Styles | Jumbo | — |
| Bracing | Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing | Traditional Scalloped Wide X |
| Bridge | Moustache, Rosewood | Belly-up, Ebony, with Mother-of-Pearl Arrow inlays |
| Bridge Pins | Tusq | TUSQ |
| Case | Modern Hardshell | Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole-mounted Volume | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crown | Mother of Pearl Diamond Eye |
| Fretboard radius | 406.4mm / 16.0in | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 | 20 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gold Gibson Logo and Crown Decal | Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body, Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body; Hot Hide Glue |
| Model | MCJB2SRSANG | MCSSSWRARBL |
| Nut | Tusq | Bone |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | J-200 Plain, Tortoise | Custom Line, Tortoise |
| Preamp | LR Baggs Element Bronze | LR Baggs HiFi |
| Profile | Advanced Response | Round |
| Saddle Material | Tusq | Bone |
| Scale length | 647.7mm / 25.5in | 647.7mm / 25.5in |
| Side | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Bell, Studio | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic | Grover Open Back |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs Element Bronze | LR Baggs HiFi |
| Finish | — | Gold |
| Strap Buttons | — | Endpin Jack |