Gibson SJ-200 Original, Antique Natural Gibson Acoustic

Gibson’s SJ-200 first debuted in 1937 and earned a glowing reputation and coveted status as “King of the Flat-Tops” among players. Today, players of today are treated to a firsthand look into Gibson’s rich acoustic history with the SJ-200 Original.

The SJ-200 Original’s large body makes an immediate impression upon first look. Whether in the hands of a musician or poised perfectly on its own, the SJ-200 Original makes an impact. The arm-filling body of the SJ-200 Original is crafted with a Sitka spruce top and flame maple back and sides. This wood combination, in addition to the considerable size of the guitar, makes for commanding acoustic tones with resonance and nuance. The body features multi-ply top and back binding.

In the left hand, players will encounter a two-piece maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. This design allows for players to make smooth trips from higher to lower registers. Traversing the scale of the SJ-200 is seamless to chime with higher notes or rumble with lower ones. Once in hand, the SJ-200 Original can be plugged in with its LR Baggs VTC electronics system to bring its distinct tones to the stage or studio. Further features of the SJ-200 Original include a carved four-bar Moustache bridge, a beautifully ornate pickguard, and a bone nut and saddle.

From its official release in 1937, Gibson’s SJ-200 has had a storied career across the world in the hands of countless musicians. Gibson’s storied legacy lives on in this model. Truly a sight and sound to behold, the SJ-200 Original is an acoustic guitar for the ages.

• Sitka spruce top with flame maple back and sides
• Two-piece maple neck in a Round profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with twenty Standard-sized frets
• Bone nut and saddle
• LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup electronics system
• Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crowns fret inlays
• Multi-ply back and top body binding
• SJ-200 four bar Moustache bridge
• SJ-200 no border pickguard
• Gibson hardshell case included