Epiphone - J-200 Studio Acoustic Collection Natural + Housse
With the Epiphone J-200 Studio Natural, the benchmark in the Acoustic Collection, you'll immediately sense that this Super Jumbo Cutaway exudes the feel of the stage and the wood-paneled room, that it has a full presence worthy of a country stage or a suave unplugged. The solid spruce top and rosewood fingerboard sculpt a warm, fleshy, almost visual projection, as if each chord were drawing a golden texture under your curious fingers. The mahogany neck with its 1960s SlimTaper D-shape glides along with the smoothness of a waxed ribbon, ready to follow a dreamy ballad or a lively picking. And because a bit of panache never hurts, the turtle-effect pickguard adds that touch of vintage elegance, a bit like wearing stylish boots with a knowing smile.
Presentation
The rosewood Moustache bridge helps transfer energy to the solid spruce top for a defined attack and rich, naturally unfolding harmonics; the Ivory & Black 4-ply binding around the top and the Ivory single-ply at the back give the instrument a neat visual frame to match the turtle-like pickguard. The gloss varnish finish protects the wood and enhances the grain while allowing the sound to breathe, and the case supplied makes it easy to move around without weighing down your concert or rehearsal set-up.
As well as its reworked appearance, the Epiphone J-200 Studio features an electronic system designed for live performance and recording: the Fishman S-Core under-saddle pickup delivers precise dynamic pickup, and the Fishman Presys V preamp allows volume and tone adjustments directly at the edge of the soundhole, simplifying sound positioning in live situations; you can quickly adjust the balance without disturbing the natural acoustic rendition.
The construction includes a glued neck assembly with dovetail cutaway that stabilises vibration transmission between neck and body, providing a feeling of unity when you attack the strings; the Super Jumbo Cutaway shape guarantees improved access to the upper registers, broadening the melodic range without compromising the richness of the bass.
The aesthetic details - Kalamazoo-style headstock, Ivory & Black purfling, pearloid inlays and tortoise pickguard - complete a visual identity calibrated to evoke historic models while remaining adapted to contemporary needs; the guitar thus presents itself as a thoughtful compromise between vintage character and modern functionality, ready to accompany you in a variety of acoustic styles, from folk and blues to more pop or narrative arrangements.
Features
Other features
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Epiphone J-200 Studio Acoustic Collection Natural
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Electro-Acoustic Folk Guitar
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Collection : Acoustic Collection
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Series : Studio
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Manufacturer reference : EASJ2ANNH1
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Colour : Natural
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Finish : gloss varnish
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Shape : Super Jumbo
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Shoulders : Round
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Assembly : Glued neck
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Tuning fork : 647,70 mm (25,50″)
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Top : Solid spruce
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Bracing :
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Bracing material: spruce
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Sound hole : Double rings
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Binding / Top : 4-ply Ivory & Black
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Pickguard : imitation tortoise
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Bridge : Rosewood, Moustache
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Saddle : compensated
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Sides : mahogany
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Back : 2 pieces mahogany + Ivory & Black purfling
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Binding : Ivory single-ply
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Neck : mahogany
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Profile : 1960s SlimTaper D-shape
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Fingerboard : rosewood
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Radius : 305 mm (12,00″)
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Frets : 20
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Reference marks : Pearloid Graduated Crown
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Nut: 43 mm (1.69″)
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Saddle material: plastic
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Head shape: Kalamazoo style
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Tuning machines: Vintage Deluxe with Keystone buttons
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Fittings finish: nickel
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Saddle pickup: Fishman S-Core
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Preamp: Fishman Presys V
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Controls: volume & tone mounted in rosette
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Power supply: 9 V battery
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Strings: .012 / .053
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Supplied in bag
To find out more...
To complete your Epiphone J-200 Studio, think about a wide, supple leather strap that will respect the balance of the Super Jumbo body during long rehearsals, and also think about a set of quality phosphor-bronze strings that will bring out the warmth of the rosewood and the clarity of the spruce without dulling the timbre of the instrument. Consider a humidifier to stabilise the hygrometry and prevent the solid top from changing, which will preserve intonation and stability over time.
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