Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 SJ-200 ‘Light Aged Vintage Sunburst’ Preowned 2023

The Gibson Murphy Lab 1957 SJ-200 captures the grandeur and authority of Gibson’s most iconic flat-top, recreated with painstaking attention to vintage detail. Known as the “King of the Flat-Tops,” the SJ-200 delivers a vast, piano-like low end, clear articulation, and unmistakable visual presence. This Custom Shop model is built to reflect the golden-era originals, combining classic tonewoods with expert craftsmanship for a truly commanding acoustic voice.

Featuring a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and beautifully figured flame maple back and sides, this guitar offers a powerful yet refined tonal response with exceptional projection. The Murphy Lab Light Aged treatment adds subtle wear and patina, giving the instrument the broken-in feel and character of a well-loved vintage example. Finished with era-correct appointments and supplied in a hard case, this 1957 SJ-200 is a premium instrument for players and collectors seeking authentic Gibson heritage tone and feel.

This 2023-built guitar is phenomenal, capturing the classic Gibson jumbo tone that's graced so many classic recordings. The subtle aging is incredible - it really feels old, with the added bonus of modern build quality. The playability is superb, and the tone is rich, thick and dripping with vintage vibe. The SJ-200 is a legendary guitar in every respect, and this is about as good as they get! Includes original hardshell case.

Specs

• Body shape SJ-200

• Top Thermally aged Sitka spruce

• Back and sides Flame maple

• Binding Multi-ply top and back, single-ply headstock and fretboard

• Neck Two-piece maple

• Neck profile Rounded

• Fingerboard Rosewood

• Scale length 647.7 mm

• Number of frets 20

• Nut Bone

• Nut width 43.81 mm

• Inlays Mother of pearl graduated crowns

• Bridge SJ-200 four-bar moustache

• Tuners Gotoh with keystone buttons

• Hardware finish Aged gold

• Electronics None

• Case Hard case included