Gibson SJ-200 Standard VS Vintage Sunburst

In 1937, under the name "Super Jumbo 200", the largest acoustic western guitar that the Gibson company had produced up to that time made its debut. The Gibson SJ-200 Standard VS Vintage Sunburst can rightfully claim to be one of the most famous acoustic guitars in the world. It has taken the music world by storm, and over time more and more musicians have found their way to the defined and warm tone of this extensive instrument. Countless musical personalities, from country star "Ray Whitley" to folk hero "Bob Dylan," rock 'n' roll god "Elvis Presley" to rockers "Ron Wood" and "Pete Townshend" have written and recorded their world hits on a Gibson SJ-200. Furthermore, the Gibson SJ-200 inspires with its comfortable playability and its timeless and noble design. A sturdy case is included in the delivery.

Construction and woods

In order to produce powerful and at the same time warm bass frequencies, the manufacturer uses flamed maple for the back and sides, which also allows for a fast and powerful response. The sound is complemented by the bright frequencies of a Sitka spruce top, which is equipped with a flat Scalloped-X bracing, which is largely responsible for the perfect unfolding of the individual notes. The two-piece maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard flatters the hand with its rounded profile that allows you to grip each of the 20 frets with little effort. The long scale length of 648 mm is hardly noticeable when playing.

Design and Hardware

Equipped with high-quality Grover Rotomatic tuners, the instrument is very easy and precise to tune. At the same time, hardware made of GraphTech TUSQ ensures a clean intonation of the 6 steel strings. The Gibson SJ-200 Standard VS Vintage Sunburst is also well equipped for amplified use, because the built-in L.R. Baggs pickup system promises a clean output of the acoustic sound and can be individually adjusted via a control in the soundhole. The generous tortoise pickguard with floral ornaments, precious mother-of-pearl crown inlays and the characteristic moustache bridge form the visual highlights of the instrument and thus ensure a clear recognition value.

The Gibson SJ-200 Standard VS Vintage Sunburst at a glance:

• Electro-acoustic acoustic guitar in super jumbo design.
• Solid construction with 648 mm scale length
• Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing and multi-ply binding
• Flamed maple back and sides with back stripes
• Two-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 20 frets
• Mother-of-pearl crown inlays and tortoise pickguard with floral ornamentation
• L.R. Baggs pickup system with regulation in the soundhole
• Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners
• Vintage sunburst finish with nitro lacquer finish
• Case included