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Tone that blossoms with age
Versatile with a broad dynamic range. This solid top is certain to sound even better with age. Solid spruce is well-known for its versatility, offering broad dynamics, perfect for a wide range of genres. You can attack the J-200 EC Studio with an aggressive strumming pattern as well as lighter picking techniques with ease and still receive an incredible response to both.
Furthermore, the solid top is attached to select maple back and sides, which deliver a bright attack with plenty of bite. Maple's sonic nature means it will also fill your ears with great sustain and a strong upper mid-range. A beautiful, familiar tone that's perfect for rhythm techniques and composing. From rock, to blues, to country, to indie, and much more, the J-200 EC Studio is ideal for making your musical statement.
Instantly recognisable style
Familiar and distinctive - perfect for making a statement with. From headstock to lower bout, the J-200 EC Studio screams a vintage-vibe. It's recognised as an iconic acoustic look that took the world by storm. Pearloid crown inlays give the fingerboard a touch of elegance whilst adding to its classic appearance. A familiar moustache shaped bridge is also graced with pearloid inlays, and looks stunning. In addition, an intricately designed pickguard really brings together this famed look whilst adding to its authentic appearance. The guitar's gold hardware also complements the Vintage Natural finish for a sensational look. A classic sloped dove-wing headstock and a 'pineapple' pearloid inlay stand out against a black background. Look like a true legend.
Pure tonal power
The King of the Flat Tops - the J-200 EC Studio offers a modern twist on a classic super-jumbo shape. You will have seen this iconic shape in the hands of Noel Gallagher, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Justin Timberlake, and George Harrison. These artists all favoured the shape for its power and versatility. Distinctive and incredibly popular, the super-jumbo has an iconic status that continues to power acoustic rock, pop, country, and folk. Furthermore, the J-200 EC Studio features a cutaway profile which not only offers comfort, but also easy access to upper frets.
Playability that oozes authenticity
Constructed from hard maple, the neck offers a bright attack with great sustain. It features a 1960's slim taper with a D-shaped profile, offering comfort with an authentic feel. In addition, it's topped with a pau ferro fingerboard, which adds warmth with a snappy attack to the guitar's overall tone. Furthermore, the fingerboard is graced with pearloid crown inlays with add elegance to the guitar's vintage look.
A guitar birthed for the stage
It was only right that this Epiphone J-200 EC Studio got updated with Fishman electronics. To make live performance one seamless, natural experience from the comfort of your home to the studio, and on to the stage. Explore the luscious sound of your solid top, amplified. All courtesy of a Fishman Sonicore pickup that captures all that solid-topped magic, and delivers it with silky-smooth execution. You also have complete control with a Fishman Presys preamp, allowing you to inject your live sound with your own individual flair. It's time to unleash your persona.
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Top Material: Solid Spruce
- Body Material: Select Maple
- Body Type: Jumbo Cutaway
- Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
- Colour: Vintage Natural
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Hard Maple
- Neck Shape: 1960's SlimTaper™ D-shape
- Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
- Fingerboard Inlay: Crown
- Scale Length: 25.5" / 647.7mm
- Nut Width: 1.68" / 42.67mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Gold
- Tuning Machines: Grover® Rotomatic®; 18:1 ratio
- Pickguard: Tortoise w/ Floral Design
- Electronics: Fishman® Presys™ with Volume control, Phase and Contour
switches, and a built-in tuner with LED display