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Description
Gibson's 1957 SJ-200 acoustic guitar brings a vintage vibe and feel that shaped some of the most coveted Gibson acoustics. This Custom Shop reissue offers details such as hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a headstock stinger, and Gibson's Thermally Aged top to provide the complete vintage effect.
Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top Unleashes Full-Bodied Tone
The 1957 SJ-200's Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top pairs with hand-selected maple back and sides to produce a big, rich tone with incredible volume. The aging process helps the top resonate more freely, enhancing the low end and creating a more balanced tone overall.
Maple Neck and Ebony Fingerboard Provide Smooth Playability
A high-quality maple neck joined to an ebony fingerboard offers a slick playing feel. The neck's traditional profile and 25.5" scale length provide a familiar feel for most guitarists. Crown position markers made of genuine mother-of-pearl add a touch of elegance.
Iconic Appointments Honor Vintage Tradition
A two-piece maple bridge, floral pickguard, and "stinger" headstock recreate the SJ-200's iconic look. The bridge's compensated saddle enhances intonation while bone nut and saddle improve tone. Gold Kluson tuners provide smooth, accurate tuning.
Features
- Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top, flame maple back and sides
- Round 2-piece maple neck with compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays
- Gotoh Keystone tuning machines, bone nut and saddle and bridge pins
- Thin nitrocellulose finish with VOS
Specs
- Top wood: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
- Back & sides: Flame maple
- Bracing pattern: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
- Body finish: Thin finish nitrocellulose, VOS
- Orientation: Right-handed
- Neck shape: Round
- Nut width: 1.72"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck wood: 2-piece maple
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 20
- Pickup/preamp: No
- Tuning machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
- Saddle & nut: Bone
- Number of strings: 6
- Case: Included
- Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
- Country of origin: United States