Sj 12 Fret vs. SJ200

[jw3571]

What are the differences in tone from these two guitars. I've never been able to play either one, I don't have a Gibson dealer around me excepts GC and they never have these. Which has better bass response, which has better highs? Which is louder?

[62burst]

Did you receive the 12 fret Southern Jumbo from Music Zoo yet? That sounds like a special guitar; even though the big '200 tends to have fine bass note clarity, they're not as loud as their size might have you think they'd be. Your incoming 12-fret SJ might be a nice compromise; getting the bridge location further into the bass tone zone of the lower bout, and it might be a more comfy guitar to spend a lot of time with. Also, it's shorter scale length tends to be more finger style friendly.

[jw3571]

It was supposed to come today but never made it. Should get it Monday. I've never been able to play a Sj200 but they've always been a little intriguing. Can't wait for the 12 fretted though.

[Joe M]

The TV will get you louder. I played several J200's and was underwhelmed with their sound, especially how quiet they were. Then I played a TV model and there was the sound, and loudness, I was looking for. Needless to say, I brought it home. It does have a crisper attack, which doesn't sustain like mahogany or rosewood. But, you hit that low E string and it just rumbles. Never played a 12 fret so I can't help you there.

[Dave F]

I've had four SJ200 and like most good guitar builders like G and M most of their products are high quality good sounding instruments but usually only one out of ten is special. The fun is finding that one.