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.
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.
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!)
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!
@@jamesanagnos6123 Not quite true; the wood in the S100 eliminates some "shimmer" that the S200 produces; that shimmer is good, contains lots of mids and highs, but if the player is heavy handed, and half-deaf as most players are, it creates problems. S200 is definitely a great guitar, but is more demanding re its setup and playing, good technique, because it may begin sounding like a car crash. S100 won't have those problems, it's more forgiving because the wood inhibits those frequencies.. Playing jumbos need a discipline, because the people who come to play jumbos, usually play dreds, or smaller guitar, and they smack both. Jumbos can't be smacked; they need a disciplined hand.
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.
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.
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.
Lol... that genuinely made me laugh out loud. Never in my wildest dreams as a boy would I have pictured paying prices like this for a guitar.. but here I am. 🍺
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.
Out of all the Gibson's I've tried, the hide glue, rosewood /adirondack limited edition turned out to be the best sounding Super Jumbo I've ever played on. The type of guitar that all other guitars compare to, but can never match
@@Coco-ku3be True that same guitars vary in sound. I strongly disagree that the SJ200 looks 'tacky'. It has has one of the most refined, desirable appearances of any guitar available, particularly with that flamed maple. Hard to compare Martins to Gibsons, the Martin's large body sound is characteristically full, loud and boomy which quite frankly some people don't like, or want. Some players say they don't 'get' the Martin sound, a reason for preferring Gibson. Having owned both in the past my personal choice will probably always be Gibson.
@@Coco-ku3beWe'll have to disagree on that pick guard. I think it looks tasteful and iconic on an otherwise plain spruce top. It's what people associate the incomparable SJ200 with, makes it stand out over others and remains commercially the most desirable guitar to own. I think it looks and sounds fabulous too, it's the one I turn to for big open country chords played in style, I'm sticking to that.
@@Coco-ku3be Not only that but it's huge and thick which in turn diminishes the resonance of the spruce top, dumb move. Forget the Gibson, check out a Westerly made Guild F-50RNT mid 70's, they eat SJ-200's for lunch!
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.
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.
The guitars are mic'ed, and plugged in. What are we listening to?
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!)
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 .
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!
I prefer the J100 in this review because of the tonality
ad your self to the list of tone deaf people that need to have their ears checked
@@jamesanagnos6123 Exactly
@@jamesanagnos6123 Not quite true; the wood in the S100 eliminates some "shimmer" that the S200 produces; that shimmer is good, contains lots of mids and highs, but if the player is heavy handed, and half-deaf as most players are, it creates problems. S200 is definitely a great guitar, but is more demanding re its setup and playing, good technique, because it may begin sounding like a car crash. S100 won't have those problems, it's more forgiving because the wood inhibits those frequencies.. Playing jumbos need a discipline, because the people who come to play jumbos, usually play dreds, or smaller guitar, and they smack both. Jumbos can't be smacked; they need a disciplined hand.
This guy’s good. He should do guitar reviews and comparisons for a living.
His reviews are always my favorite.
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.
I need both in my life
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.
I just traded and got a 1999 j-100 XT today. And it's tone is yummy Gibby gooodoonazzz
Thank you Lord
Picked her up in Pine Grove
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.
I prefer the sound of the SJ-100
Let us know if you ever need any help with that!
Thats cause your tone deaf lol
@@jamesanagnos6123 I prefer the price of the SJ-100 sorry hahaha
@@agusg.t.8950 i hear you man lol
Give me both. The bankruptcy trustee can sort it out later.
Haha can totally relate
Lol... that genuinely made me laugh out loud. Never in my wildest dreams as a boy would I have pictured paying prices like this for a guitar.. but here I am. 🍺
What is the price of the sj200 jumbo
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.
maple sound crisp sharp and chirugical picking sound so beautifull clear soubd
I like the sSJ-200 cause it have more bass in my opinion
What make and model is the microphone?
Both great.
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
do they sound electric to you? hahaha
@@jamesanagnos6123 He said "electro-acoustic"....which they clearly are.
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SJ 200 IS PROBABLY THE BEST OVER ALL SOUNDING GUITAR OF ALL TIME, FULL RICH SOUND
Out of all the Gibson's I've tried, the hide glue, rosewood /adirondack limited edition turned out to be the best sounding Super Jumbo I've ever played on. The type of guitar that all other guitars compare to, but can never match
@@Coco-ku3be True that same guitars vary in sound. I strongly disagree that the SJ200 looks 'tacky'. It has has one of the most refined, desirable appearances of any guitar available, particularly with that flamed maple.
Hard to compare Martins to Gibsons, the Martin's large body sound is characteristically full, loud and boomy which quite frankly some people don't like, or want. Some players say they don't 'get' the Martin sound, a reason for preferring Gibson. Having owned both in the past my personal choice will probably always be Gibson.
@@Coco-ku3beWe'll have to disagree on that pick guard. I think it looks tasteful and iconic on an otherwise plain spruce top. It's what people associate the incomparable SJ200 with, makes it stand out over others and remains commercially the most desirable guitar to own.
I think it looks and sounds fabulous too, it's the one I turn to for big open country chords played in style, I'm sticking to that.
@@Coco-ku3be Not only that but it's huge and thick which in turn diminishes the resonance of the spruce top, dumb move. Forget the Gibson, check out a Westerly made Guild F-50RNT mid 70's, they eat SJ-200's for lunch!
How much?
The SJ-100 seems a bit more authoritative while the 200 seems a little more mellow
Sj100 wins no doubt!!!! Ifyou like the stethic go for the sj200. (If i wrote incorrectly, im sorry, i dont speak english at all) 😂😂
I like the more simple look of the 100 but the 200 has the best sound by far,its not even close
Sj 100 sounds a better and is cheaper, good option!!!
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I watch comparisons occasionally and none of you ever tell what strings you are using.
Phosphor Bronze on the SJ200 and Bronze on the SJ100 - light or medium light
The 200 sounds better than the 100 but I take a 100 any day it's given to me.lol
The sj100 is Shania twain,, the sj200 is dolly Parton,,,lol,,both talented, but one of them is over done,,,
SJ100...
SJ 200 has more body, more bass
J100 is sweeter
Gibson the Best ....sory Ephone
your demo is very good thanks for posting..just wish you didnt monetize it lol