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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.
The Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200 captures the bold presence and unmistakable character of one of Gibson's most iconic acoustic designs. Its thermally aged Sitka Spruce top and flame maple body create a lively, balanced voice with sparkling clarity, rich projection, and plenty of depth for full-bodied strumming. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, crafted with hide glue, enhances its natural responsiveness, giving the guitar room to breathe and react to every nuance of your playing. A rounded two-piece maple neck, Indian Rosewood fingerboard, and 25.5" scale provide a comfortable, familiar feel, while graduated mother-of-pearl crown inlays and cream binding add timeless elegance. Finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer with a vintage-inspired VOS treatment, this SJ-200 pairs stunning visual appeal with exceptional acoustic character. Complete with a hardshell case, it's a remarkable companion for players who love a big, expressive sound.
Body
- Body Shape
- Super Jumbo
- Acoustic Cutaway Type
- No Cutaway
- Body Material
- Flame Maple
- Body Finish
- Thin Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS
- Top Material
- Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Bracing Pattern
- Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing w/Gide Glue
- Body Binding
- Multi-Ply Top, Multi-Ply Back
Neck
- Neck Material
- 2-Piece Maple
- Neck Finish
- Thin Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer VOS
- Neck Tint/Color
- Antique Natural
- Neck Shape
- Rounded
- Fingerboard Material
- Indian Rosewood
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Nut Width
- 1.724" (43.81mm)
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12" (304.8mm)
- Scale Length
- 25.5" (647.7mm)
- Number of Frets
- 20 Frets
- Neck Joint
- Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
- Fingerboard Inlay
- Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Inlay Shape
- Crowns
- Side Marker Inlay
- Dots
- Headstock Inlay/Decal
- Pearl Gibson Logo w/Crown
- Neck Binding
- Cream
Hardware
- Hardware Color
- Gold
- Bridge
- SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
- Tuning Machines
- Gotoh Keystone
- Fret Wire
- Standard
- Saddle
- Bone
- Pickguard
- Casted SJ-200
- Truss Rod Cover
- Black w/Wide White
- Case
- Hardshell
- Weight
- 3lbs 14oz
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