Epiphone J-200 Acoustic Guitar

📖 Description

The Epiphone J-200 Acoustic Guitar is a premium Super Jumbo acoustic guitar inspired by the legendary Gibson SJ-200, often called the “King of the Flat-Tops.”

It is known for its big body, bold projection, and rich, balanced tone, making it ideal for strumming, live performance, and recording. The guitar combines classic vintage aesthetics (moustache bridge, crown inlays, decorative pickguard) with modern electronics for stage use.

Built with solid tonewoods, it produces deep bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs—perfect for genres like rock, folk, country, and unplugged performances.

⚙️ Specifications

🎵 Body & Build

• Body Shape: Super Jumbo (Non-Cutaway)
• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Figured Maple
• Bracing: Quarter-sawn spruce
• Finish: Aged Gloss
• Binding: Multi-ply (Top & Back)

🎸 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 2-piece Maple with Mahogany center strip
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper “D” Shape (1960s style)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (approx. 649 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 43 mm
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Crown Inlays

🔩 Hardware

• Bridge: J-200 Moustache Bridge
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut: Bone
• Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe (Keystone buttons)
• Pickguard: J-200 Style with Graphics
• Hardware Finish: Gold

🔌 Electronics (Acoustic-Electric Version)

• Pickup: Fishman Presys VT / Sonitone
• Controls: Volume & Tone (soundhole mounted)
• Output: Endpin Jack

🎶 Strings

• Factory Strings: Phosphor Bronze (.012 – .053 gauge)

🎒 Accessories

• Case: Optional Hard Case

🔊 Sound & Performance

• Tone: Warm, full-bodied, and powerful
• Projection: Loud with strong bass response (due to jumbo body)
• Best For:
  • Strumming & rhythm playing
  • Stage performance
  • Singer-songwriters

⭐ Key Highlights

• Iconic Super Jumbo body for maximum volume
• All-solid wood construction for premium tone
• Classic vintage Gibson-style design
• Built-in Fishman electronics for live use
• Excellent value alternative to Gibson SJ-200

🎯 Summary

The Epiphone J-200 is a professional-looking, stage-ready jumbo acoustic guitar offering powerful sound and iconic styling at a much more affordable price than Gibson. It’s especially suited for players who want big sound, visual appeal, and reliable performance without spending on high-end boutique guitars.