The other, A NanoMag active pickup, is neatly and inconspicuously placed at the fretboard end. It’s a flexible material with built-in active electronics that conveys the guitar’s tone every bit as well as a piezo. One, a low impendence pickup, sits under the bridge. The preamp runs on a pair of 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight but also provide a significantly longer lifespan than old-fashioned, heavy 9V batteries. As well as a Low Battery indicator, and a Phase switch that will help eliminate any unwanted feedback. Some of the highlights from the line include: Gibson G-45 Studio An American made Gibson Acoustic for only 999 The G-45 Studio is designed to provide the perfect mix of tone, performance, and traditional Gibson style for all players and every stage. The electronics on this state-of-the-art preamp include a Master Volume, a NanoFlex Tone, a NanoMag Tone, and a Stereo Blend. From J-45’s, Hummingbirds and Songwriters, they are all here. It’s still great from new, but give it a year or two, and you’ll be rewarded with an even fuller, richer and warmer sound. The fact is that this guitar, as with its color and finish, takes a little while to fully shine and mature. It is there, but you really need to be patient, because if you are then, you’ll be fully rewarded. Also, the warmth and richness you’d anticipate is initially a little bit lacking. The Epiphone EJ 200SCE sounds brighter than you might expect, even from a guitar with maple back and sides. Depending on your viewpoint, this might be either a positive or a negative - we kind of like it. The slow erosion of the plating seems to tie in well with the rest of the guitar’s aging. You should, however, expect the plating to start to slowly wear off after the first two or three years. They look great, and what’s more, and more importantly, do an excellent job of keeping the guitar in tune.Īll the hardware on the Epiphone EJ-200SCE Acoustic/Electric Guitar is gold-plated, and it set’s off the whole look and feel of the guitar to perfection. The guitar has gold-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners.

Why Epiphone decided to add an extra couple of inlays at the end of the bridge’s mustache we’ve no idea? It really spoils the otherwise beautiful aesthetic of the guitar - bad idea.

But it’s thicker and has less refinement to it than the Gibson. It’s rosewood with Pearloid inlays and has the same mustache shape as the Gibson. The bridge is a poor man’s copy of the Gibson’s.

Gibson j 200 studio vs standard