J-300s vs. J-200

[Richard89]

Okey another Jumbo thread here, sorry :( Just so confused with all these different EJ's and all models I have came across..

 

Anyway, The EJ-300s! What do you have to say about this model? Is it a "better" choise than a EJ-200 if you can get one for the same price? I know, at least guess, the 300s has rosewood sides and back and a solid spruce top. It seems that they are pretty rare since they are discountinued, but I found a good deal on one, on a european online store.

 

So, What do you think? Are the J-300s in generally, even though they are discontinued by now, considered to be better guitars than the 200's?

 

Does anybody here own a EJ-300s?

 

EDIT: found out that the EJ-300 has Rosewood sides/back, not mahogny.

[TommyK]

While there is a structural difference between a 100 and 200, the difference, I believe, between a 200 and 300 is bling. I wouldn't say the 300 would sound much different in a blind taste test.

 

If you can get it for the same price as a 200, by all means, purchase it.

[Richard89]

yeah, but I guess the rosewood and solid top may make some pretty big differences in the sound.

 

Of some reason I have a feeling that the EJ-300s often are more popular among people that have tried them both, am I wrong? On the other side, due to its short-liveness, it was not very popular?

[Digger]

I have had my EJ300SCE for 3 years now and I can already hear some maturing in the sound because of the solid top.

 

After a set-up and a bone nut I can't imagine her sounding much better than she does. The "Shadow" pre-amp is great although I suppose the 200 has the same.

 

Previous comments I have read comparing the two models indicate that the 200 is louder than the 300 but I haven't played them both to compare. MY 300 has all the volume and tone I could hope for.

 

I think in the longer term I will be happy I opted for the 300 with the solid top as eventually as it has matured some more it will have an awesome tone.

 

Both are big bulky guitars so if you are a smaller person it may be awkward to play.

 

Good luck.

 

 

Digger

[Richard89]

Just a , stupid (I guess) question: What is a "solid-top" actually?? :D I thought it meant that the top is made of 1 piece or something, bit I have seen a lot of pictures of the EJ-300s and even other solid-top models that obviously has tops made of at least 2 pieces.. Can anybody explain more about solid tops, and differences between solidtop- and non-solid top guitars?

[stone1281734000]

I thought it meant that the top is made of 1 piece or something' date=' bit I have seen a lot of pictures of the EJ-300s and even other solid-top models that obviously has tops made of at least 2 pieces.. Can anybody explain more about solid tops, and differences between solidtop- and non-solid top guitars? [/quote']On a solid top each of the two pieces of wood on the top is a solid single layer. Laminated is two or more thin pieces of wood glued and sandwiched together. A solid top is more resonant and fragile while a laminated top is more durable and not quite as resonate. Laminated tops are usually preferable on acoustic/electrics and hollowbody archtops as they are less prone to feedback.