Epiphone J-200 AVSG
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Epiphone
J-200 AVSG
Product Info
Article Number:
501159
Brand:
Epiphone
Model:
J-200 AVSG
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$801.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Epiphone J-200 AVSG is a fantastic entry point into the iconic J-200 world. The solid wood construction gives it a surprisingly rich tone, and the Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. It's a great choice for singer-songwriters, rhythm players, and anyone wanting that jumbo acoustic vibe without the premium-priced Gibson tag.
Product Description
- Epiphone J-200 AVSG
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Inspired by the Gibson J-200
- Design: Super jumbo body
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid flamed maple
- 2-Piece neck: Maple with mahogany centre strip
- Fretboard: Indian laurel
- Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-pearl graduated crowns
- Back with centre strip
- 6-Ply binding on the top
- 4-Ply binding on the back
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- Scale: 649 mm (25.551")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.693")
- Nut: Bone
- 20 Frets
- Pickup system: Fishman Sonicore with controls for volume and tone in the sound hole
- Bridge: J-200 Moustache
- Machine heads: Gold Epiphone Deluxe with Keystone buttons
- Colour: Aged Vintage Sunburst High-Gloss
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate voice.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and complexity to the tone.
- • Fishman Sonicore pickup system provides a usable amplified signal for stage.
- • Rounded C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
CONS
- • The aged vintage sunburst finish, while attractive, can feel a little thick.
- • Solid maple construction makes it noticeably heavier than many other jumbo guitars.
- • Sonicore pickups, while functional, lack the nuance of higher-end systems.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Maple with Mahogany Centre Strip
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
649 mm (25.551in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Sonicore with Soundhole Controls
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures the essence of the J-200’s warmth and projection, but lacks the full-bodied complexity of a higher-end Gibson due to the different materials and construction.
The rounded C profile is generally comfortable, but the 1 11/16 in nut width might feel a little wide for players with very small hands.
The Sonicore system is generally reliable, but it's a simpler design and might not handle the same level of abuse as more advanced pickup systems.
