The Standard model is the best version of the J200 aside from the prewar rosewood ones imo. Its thinner than the 50s model (not as thin as the studio) and less boomy, much more balanced. They used this same slightly thinner "Standard" body for the Epi Masterbilt models as well which sound incredible. Unfortunately the SJ200 Standard I bought new in 2016 had an overset neck from the factory, major ugh, and Gibson wanted absolutely nothing to do with it. Go figure. Love the guitar post-neck reset, but I'm completely soured on the Gibson brand after that experience and now play Guild F50Rs almost exclusively. cheers
Dang! Why do always pick the most expensive guitars? So yes, it has to be the late 60's J200, not just for the incredible vibe, but the sound, it's all there, all pure J200. George Harrison played one on the Let it Be sessions, except I believe his had the ceramic height-adjustable saddle. Two which I would have LOVED to have been included in this comparison are the Sigma models, one with solid back and sides, the other laminated, both sold tops. I currently own one of these and actually play it more than the Gibson J200 I once owned. A very warm, even tone, fabulous for the big country chords, and not overpowering for vocal accompaniment. Also made to very high specs. Thanks for doing this video of these dream acoustics.
My favorite accustic Guitar is a Gretsch 6022 Rancher, but when i wanna play old Country with my Friends, i take my old J-200 out of the Coffin, cause she has the old smooth Sound of old Country -songs. I think that the Standard does it well !
I tried a few J-200 circa year 2000 and I thought the sound was too thin, not projecting enough compared, say to Larrivée, Taylor and Martin until, I put my hand on a J-200 custom shop, highly flame maple, cant remember the top but maybe AD and that was sthing else. I should have buy it... still regret it...
1967 has less headstock angle (as did all Gibsons from 1965 to circa 1982), hence the mid-scoop - and less articulation. the tune-o-matic in the bridge doesn't help either. it's pretty sad what Norlin era did to that otherwise gorgeous tonewoods. my vote would be the Studio for accompaniment, the Standard for solo fingerstyle work.
@@CenterThePendulum May be, but so much people are impressed to the sound of my maple J200. The clarity of a maple/ sruce Jumbo is unique. Furtunately there are so many different guitars on the marked.
Chances are you’re watching this video on your phone anyways there’s no way the tiny speakers do any of these guitars justice so it wouldn’t matter if he played exactly the same thing or not. Really have to go and put one in your hands and try it for yourself in order to fully appreciate each one.
THE SADDLE HEIGHT ON THE FIRST J_200 IS DISGUSTING!!!!! IMAGINE WHEN THE NECK MOVES OVER TIME AND YOU NEED TO LOWER THE SADDLE TO COMPENSATE, THEN YOU CAN NOT, BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY SADDLE LEFT TO PLAY WITH.
The Standard is all treble and highs.. does not sound good. With that being said. None of them sounded great. Out of all them, the 1967 sounded the least horrible...
