Epiphone takes its legendary guitar reputation to another level with the Epiphone EJ200CE cutaway acoustic-electric guitar. The guitar is based on Gibson’s flagship Hummingbird series and improves versatility and playability with addition of the cutaway and electronics.
If you’re looking for a fantastic-sounding acoustic electric guitar and are thinking about purchasing an Epiphone EJ200CE, here are a few facts about this awesome instrument and tips for buying one without breaking the bank.
Epiphone Acoustic Sound Magic
The Epiphone EJ200CE is crafted with the sound that has made the series famous: a big, clean ambient acoustic sound.
What makes the instrument’s sound unique is the almost flawless sound on higher registers with deep, resonant tones from the lower registers even when played without amplification.
The guitar then takes this sound and reproduces it perfectly when amplified. Epiphone have achieved this with their eSonic2 system and ‘NanoFlex’ pickup, which is equipped with seven sensitive sensors which amplify string vibrations and resonance from the guitar body.
This means that string bends and slides are not lost in amplification, making it perfect as a lead or rhythm instrument.
Vintage meets Modern
The Epiphone EJ200CE boasts exquisite construction and design. The guitar comes with a jumbo Maple body, which is surprisingly light, and a solid Spruce top.
The fretboard is Rosewood with finely-designed crown inlay, a Maple neck and features body, neck and headstock binding. Epiphone have retained an important feature from the Hummingbird: the ornate, floral pick guard design and added the Epiphone mustache bridge.
The class of this guitar is seen in the gold hardware, which sets nicely against the Natural, Black or Vintage Sunburst finishes.
How to Buy an Epiphone EJ200CE
The Epihone is built as an affordable guitar although sound, construction and playability make this a good choice for beginners or professionals alike.
Before buying, be sure to play it with and without amplification to ensure that the sound quality is good. You want to ensure that string intonation is right.
Check the guitar finish against a light for blemishes or tiny scratches. When you are satisfied with the sound, intonation, amplification and finish, one final check for the balance of the guitar and you can be sure that the Epiphone EJ200CE is a good choice, which will last you for a long time to come.
Good luck with your guitar search.
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