The Epiphone Masterbilt J-200 pays tribute to the world famous Gibson SJ-200 - the so called "King of the Flat-Tops", which became the instrument of choice for a multitude of strummers from across the genre spectrum. It's got the Super Jumbo non-cutaway Figured Maple body - along with a solid Sitka Spruce top and Maple neck for huge sound and clear tone. And you'll never forget the look - that Moustache™ bridge with curved block inlays is an absolute showstopper!
Epiphone's Take:
The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson™ J-200™ is a stunning homage to the King of the Flat-Tops – the world-famous Gibson™ SJ-200. Since its introduction in 1937 it has been the choice of “singing cowboys” like Tex Ritter and Gene Autry, as well as folk, rock and country royalty, including Emmylou Harris, Elvis, Jimmy Page, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, The Edge, and many more. Featuring a Super Jumbo non-cutaway solid figured maple body, solid Sitka spruce top, and two-piece maple neck with a mahogany center strip, the Epiphone J-200 is built with all solid woods for outstanding tone. The visual elements have always been a big part of the J-200’s appeal, and the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-200 includes a Moustache™ bridge with curved block inlays, Crown headstock inlay and Graduated Crown mother of pearl fingerboard inlays, and a J-200 style pickguard with two-color graphics.
