NGD: Epiphone J-200 Acoustic-Electric - Heritage Cherry Sweetwater Exclusive - Page 2

Edog72 · #16 07-10-2021, 11:27 AM

Beautiful guitar! Congratulations on the new acquisition. I have purchased from Sweetwater several times, and they have never let me down. As a bonus, they throw in candy for the kids!

Cheers!

Wade Hampton · #17 07-10-2021, 03:22 PM

The candy’s for the kids if you WANT it to be!

whm

BoneDigger · #18 07-10-2021, 04:43 PM

Beautiful guitar! I have the IBG version of the Epiphone J200 and it really is special. Congrats on a great new guitar!

Robin, Wales · #19 07-11-2021, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zombywoof

The price tag on the Sweetwater exclusive appears to be consistent with other Epi J200-esque guitars such as the Studio with bodies built with "select" maple or some other wood. Ironically Gibson began building J200s in the mid-1950s with laminate maple bodies. In their case, however, they made their own which consisted of even layers of the same wood glued together.

I would be interested to know what core material Epiphone is using for its maple laminate? If it is a 3 layer plywood of all maple, then it would be the same as the early Gibson guitars and some of the banner year LG-2s.

I'm waiting for Epiphone to come out with an LG-2 but, if they did, I expect it would be some sort of mahogany b/s. Whereas, they could build one with maple plywood b/s and not have any cross-over with the present Gibson output - and actually be spot on some of the nicest sounding ones made!

aeisen93 · #20 07-12-2021, 08:54 PM

This guitar is really incredible. Sounds better than my Gibson G 45 which was double the price. The guitar looks great too. You guys should get one!

Update - I now think the G-45 sounds much better!

Brucebubs · #21 07-12-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aeisen93

This guitar is really incredible. Sounds better than my Gibson G 45 which was double the price. The guitar looks great too. You guys should get one!

If I didn't already own these two I would certainly take your advice, I think it looks fantastic!

aeisen93 · #22 07-14-2021, 10:27 AM

I still think you should get one! It’s seriously one of the nicest looking and sounding guitars I have ever played! And at only $500 it’s a real steal!

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Originally Posted by Brucebubs

If I didn't already own these two I would certainly take your advice, I think it looks fantastic!

aeisen93 · #23 07-28-2021, 04:35 PM

Just wanted to give an update. I have owned this guitar for a few weeks now, and it really is great! I get lots of compliments on it from other musicians. It looks (in my opinion) better than the Gibson SJ-200s because I like the orange color of this Epiphone J-200. I don't have any acoustic guitars that color, so it's a nice addition to my collection.

This cherry color Epiphone J-200 is a Sweetwater Exclusive, so you won't find it anywhere else. Sweetwater has been an excellent company to order from!

aeisen93 · #24 08-07-2021, 07:33 PM

Here's a pic from Sweetwater of the actual guitar I purchased. It's beautiful!

emtsteve · #25 08-09-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aeisen93

Here's a pic from Sweetwater of the actual guitar I purchased. It's beautiful!

That is a very pretty guitar - enjoy!

oasis2012 · #26 08-11-2021, 12:18 PM

I've been looking at both the Inspired by Gibson J200 and this sweetwater exclusive that I found out about last week. To the OP who has it or if anyone else happens to know, how do they compare sound wise?

I was able to play the IBG model in a store, and kicked myself later on for not pulling the trigger. I just wish I had some videos where I could hear the sweetwater version to compare -- so many out there of the IBG 200 now.

Goat Mick · #27 08-11-2021, 12:20 PM

Very nice!!

TwangGang · #28 08-11-2021, 12:26 PM

That looks like a lot of guitar for $500. Congrats, enjoy, and agree you can't beat Sweetwater for excellent service and quality on their set-ups!

Elroy Bean · #29 08-11-2021, 12:52 PM

Congrats on your recent acquisition. Beautiful guitar. I see that particular Sweetwater exclusive has ended. I very well may have purchased one if not for recently acquiring a Guild F-250e. As someone else noted, I would like to see a head to head comparison between the Sweetwater Epi J-200 and the Guild-250e. Best regards to all.

oasis2012 · #30 08-11-2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Elroy Bean

Congrats on your recent acquisition. Beautiful guitar. I see that particular Sweetwater exclusive has ended. I very well may have purchased one if not for recently acquiring a Guild F-250e. As someone else noted, I would like to see a head to head comparison between the Sweetwater Epi J-200 and the Guild-250e. Best regards to all.

Wow, I had been just looking at these in the last week and had no idea there was a limited window for them. Kind of mad...they missed out on a sale from me.