Epiphone Masterbilt J-200 Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Aged Natural Antique Gloss Epiphone

Meet the Epiphone “Inspired by Gibson” Masterbilt J-200—a nod to the legendary Gibson SJ-200, and a favorite of modern icons including Elvis and Jimmy Page. This beauty pays homage to the “King of the Flat-Tops” since 1937, with some modern spins. 

The no-nonsense Masterbilt J-200 sports a solid figured maple body, and a solid Sitka spruce top with a decorative mahogany center backstrip. Unlike its contemporary, the EJ-200SCE, this guitar does not have a cutaway, which adds slightly to its already louder-than-average complexity and output when unplugged.

The Masterbilt J-200 has it all when it comes to looks: A Super Jumbo-style body, the iconic moustache bridge with curved block inlays, a crown headstock inlay, and Graduated Crown mother of pearl fingerboard inlays to add a vintage touch. The J-200 style pickguard with two-color graphics, is a cherry on top. Beyond the aesthetic, this guitar features a stable, two-piece maple neck with a ’60s style SlimTaper, complemented by an Indian laurel fingerboard with jumbo frets. 

Under the hood, you’ll find a Fishman Sonicore Under Saddle pickup system, working in tandem with soundhole mounted volume and tone controls for fine tuning. Although the Masterbilt J-200 has a vintage look, this amplification system offers a high fidelity, modern touch that makes this guitar sound as good as it looks. 

• Solid Sitka spruce top and solid figured maple back and sides
• “Inspired by Gibson” J-200 design with no cutaway
• 2-piece maple neck with mahogany center strip and Indian laurel fingerboard
• Vintage graduated crown inlay on headstock, classic Epiphone Deluxe tuners with Keystone buttons
• Indian laurel fingerboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays
• Vintage pickguard and moustache bridge with curved block inlays, true to J-200 design
• Aged gloss finish for natural, vintage look
• Under Saddle Fishman electronic with rotary controls for volume and tone