Is the Epiphone EJ 200 a good guitar?

The Epiphone EJ is tonally better balanced for general playing, with a more even spread of tone across the strings. The action is lighter and lower than you’d expect from an acoustic, so while this is still a guitar that likes to be strummed, the more even balance means that the Epiphone is good for pickers as well.

Is Epiphone EJ 200 solid top?

The EJ-200 series provides great value and as near as I can tell all of the models have a solid spruce top. Sometimes specs on a guitar are like specs on a car, not much use if the overall package doesn’t fit or suit your purpose.

Where is the Epiphone EJ 200SCE made?

The Epiphone EJ-200SCE Acoustic/Electric Guitar is a jumbo-sized guitar. Think if of a dreadnought but bigger again. There’s approximately enough wood in this thing to make a small-sized house. This is a very well made and well-finished guitar manufactured in Korea.

Is Epiphone a good guitar?

When you want to play a guitar with looks similar to an expensive Gibson classic, then Epiphone is perfect for filling that space. Epiphone produces great quality guitars for their low cost, and if you pair them with a good quality amp, they deliver a great sound that rivals more expensive guitars.

Who makes Epiphone acoustic guitars?

Gibson
Epiphone

Where are Epiphone guitars made?

Qingdao
Epiphone guitars are manufactured in Gibson’s Chinese-based Qingdao factory. The majority of Epiphone’s instruments have been made exclusively in this facility since 2004, including their solid-body, hollow-body and acoustic guitars.

What does select Maple mean?

“Select” means laminated. In your case, “select mahogany” means sheets of mahogany (which are called “plys”) laminated together.

Is Epiphone a cheap Gibson?

As we’ve already established, Epiphone is a subsidiary that produces affordable and officially-licensed versions of Gibson’s guitar designs. Although Epiphone’s guitars are less expensive, the quality of their high-end models has often been compared with the standards of Gibson’s more affordable guitars.

Why do Gibsons sound better than Epiphone?

The hardware on a Gibson is better than Epiphone also – small things like switches, knobs and tuning pegs can wear out and break over time. Parts such as the bridge and nut have direct contact with the strings and subtly affect the sound, particularly how the guitar sustains – a big thing with Les Pauls.

What kind of finish does an Epiphone EJ 200sce have?

Available with either a black, natural, or vintage sunburst finish, there are some interesting aesthetics at hand with the EJ 200SCE. First of all, the pick guard contains a quaint floral pattern that is truly one of a kind. The bridge also resembles a mustache.

Is the Epiphone 200sce an electric or acoustic guitar?

Of note, the Epiphone 200SCE is an acoustic-electric hybrid model with gorgeous looks and killer sound. It hits a nice middle ground of affordable yet reasonably high quality, which is something of a benchmark for Epiphone in general.

What kind of guitar is the Gibson J200?

Often hailed as the “King of the Flat Tops,” the Gibson J200 is once again brought to the playing public with the Epiphone EJ-200SCE. This Jumbo features a deep cutaway for stellar access up the fingerboard.

What makes an Epiphone acoustic guitar so good?

Gibson and Epiphone have always made a lot of their acoustics with a body shape that mirrors their famous Les Paul electrics to an extent, and this is no exception. There’s a somewhat rounded off feel that makes the guitar immensely comfortable to play. There’s more than enough wood material used to also create some truly resonant sound.