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Gibson SJ-200 Studio vs J-185 | A Clash of the Jumbos

Today we're taking a look at two premium offerings from Gibson Acoustic-- the J-185 and the SJ-200 Studio Rosewood. Both of these jumbo-sized guitars fall right around the same price point, yet hold a couple key differences that make them unique. Between the J-185's Spruce/Maple tonewood combo and the SJ-200 Studio's Spruce/Rosewood, different aesthetics, body sizes, and scale lengths, these two guitars boast incredible tone-- but which is right for you? Take a listen to the demos starting at 14:03 and tell us what you think!

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