Gibson Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 Custom Shop 'Antique Natural' Jumbo Acoustic Guitar

The Gibson SJ200 Jumbo Acoustic Guitar has earned its place as one of the most iconic guitars of all time, beloved by legends like Elvis, Bob Dylan, Pete Townshend, Emmylou Harris, and The Edge. This Custom Shop 1957 model is a faithful recreation of a piece of guitar history, with meticulous craftsmanship that includes hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a period-correct nitrocellulose finish, traditional hand-scalloped bracing, and hide glue construction. The result is a guitar that blends vintage charm with modern performance, making it a true heirloom piece.

The SJ-200 excels in every way, from its breathtaking spacious tone to its visually stunning design. The thermally aged Sitka spruce top offers a rich balance of warmth and clarity, while the flame maple back and sides add depth to the sound. The rosewood fingerboard and four-bar mustache bridge complete the vintage look, while the graduated crown inlays and dandelion flower pickguard showcase the stunning attention to detail. Whether strummed lightly or played aggressively, the SJ-200 delivers an immersive musical experience that inspires musicians for a lifetime.

Features:

• Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top: Delivers warmth and clarity with a balanced, resonant tone.

• Flame Maple Back and Sides: Adds depth, projection, and richness to the overall sound.

• Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing: Enhances tonal balance and responsiveness.

• Gold Hardware & Vintage Detailing: Includes Gotoh Keystone tuners and mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays for an authentic look.

• Four-Bar Mustache Bridge: Classic design for superior tonal transfer and aesthetic appeal.

Specs

• Body Shape: SJ-200

• Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce

• Back: Flame Maple

• Sides: Flame Maple

• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing with Hide Glue

• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back

• Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose, VOS

• Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple

• Neck Profile: Round

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 647.7mm

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

• Number of Frets: 20

• Frets: Standard

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 1.72" / 43.81mm

• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns

• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body

• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone (Gold Plated)

• Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Mustache

• Saddle Material: Bone

• Pickguard: Casted SJ-200 (Dandelion Flower Design)

• Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White

• Bridge Pins: Bone

• Electronics: None (Under-Saddle Pickup Not Included)

• Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012

• Case: Period-Correct Gibson Hard Case

• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit