Gibson SJ-100 vs SJ-200 Comparison

Everyone knows about the Gibson SJ-200 but what about the SJ-100? Thought to be a less-flashy, ore affordable version of its well-known sibling, the SJ-100 actually packs a different kind of punch on the same Super Jumbo body we know and love. Let's compare the tones each guitar has to offer side-by-side.

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[billsiopes]

I would have to give the nod to the SJ-100.... I own a J15 and have found that there’s something about the Walnut that just does it for me. Has its own sound, very crisp and balanced.

[maxwellfan]

A good review of two fabulous same shaped Gibson jumbos, played in a way they were designed for, i.e. big open chords, a lot of demo's don't do this. Need to hear the true unplugged sound of each to get a real comparison.

[davidmacleod]

If they are both on the same “settings” then I would go for the SJ100. (Besides, I have an J-100 Xtra. Sounds great too! In the store I have tried a few 200’s and can’t find one that sounds better than my 100. Huh!)

[lordjs]

I already own a 200 and will soon have a 100 as well.

[mdhsabh]

The guitars are mic'ed, and plugged in. What are we listening to?

[jimguo]

thanks for sharing, but there aretwo problems of this recording
1. the guitar is plugged in and mic recorded at the same time. we aint know the sounds acoustically.
2. one shall not record an acoustic guitar while putting the mic facing directly to the sound hole, otherwise we only hear the booming.

[jamescoughlan]

Strange on the strumming I preferred the 100 but on the picking the maple really came through so the 200 for me overall, both stunning .

[rickwilliams]

When I bought my SJ-100 custom shop, I was in the market for a 200 and Price was irrelevant. I do prefer the striped down aesthetic even though the 200'S are stunning to look at. After playing a bunch of both I fell in love with the 100 that I now own. In the end the price difference was not that different so that didn't end up swaying my decision either way. It was all about the tone I personally like a more full bodied, warm, rich, saturated tone and I found, although beautiful sounding, the 200's are slightly brighter and colder sounding, at least all the ones I played while looking for what I wanted. In the end I would say each to their own. But I wouldn't trade my 100 for 200 ever. Cheers!

[jwmk]

Interesting - I preferred the 'spank' of the 100 but, if I could afford either, I'd stretch for the 200. Gotta have the classic inlays and pick guard! In Europe Sigma have recently released a copy - looks great and has got some good reviews, but not sure how I feel about a straight up copy.

[martinspreiter]

Maple or walenut? I love the clearness and the bass of maple for a lot of my musik. And I have Yamaha LJ16 A.R.E. Engelman spruce / Brasilian Rosewood too. And I love it for some kinds of my musik too.

[coreyjohnston]

I prefer the J100 in this review because of the tonality

[VaibhavMittalGuitar]

Thanks for a wonderful demo,
While J100 is cool looking & affordable, but it is not a J200 which has a supreme tone, where notes are mature & have a clear tonality. I would save for a J-200.

[patelrestilla]

This guy’s good. He should do guitar reviews and comparisons for a living.

[GradualErase]

I just traded and got a 1999 j-100 XT today. And it's tone is yummy Gibby gooodoonazzz

[guitarman]

Give me both. The bankruptcy trustee can sort it out later.

[seurinfrancois]

maple sound crisp sharp and chirugical picking sound so beautifull clear soubd

[Ian]

I like the sSJ-200 cause it have more bass in my opinion

[MachAirspace]

The SJ-100 seems a bit more authoritative while the 200 seems a little more mellow

[anyC]

What make and model is the microphone?

[Filiable]

Are these guitars electro-acoustic ? If they are why not to talk about it ? What kind of pickup and preamp they have etc .Weir demo