The Gibson SJ-200 60s Original brings the legendary King of the Flat-Tops back to life, capturing the iconic sound, timeless character, and unmistakable appeal of Gibson’s celebrated 1960s-era jumbo acoustic guitar. Rooted in a legacy that has shaped generations of music, this iconic instrument delivers the classic SJ-200 experience with modern amplified performance, making it a standout choice for players seeking authentic Gibson heritage and legendary acoustic tone.
Features
- AAA figured maple back and sides with checkerboard back marquetry
- Solid AAA Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped X-bracing
- Distinctive 60s-style nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Two-piece maple neck with walnut stringer
- Comfortable Round neck profile
- Narrower 1.687" nut width for easier first-position chording
- Rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays
- 20 standard frets
- Iconic no-border SJ-200 pickguard with classic graphics
- Solid rosewood Moustache bridge with mother-of-pearl hourglass and teardrop inlays
- Bone saddle for traditional acoustic response
- Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Bone nut and TUSQ bridge pins
- Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA active pickup system
- Dual lightweight bridge plate sensors with optimized individual preamps
- Natural, full-bodied amplified acoustic tone without affecting unplugged sound
- Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for convenient access
- Gibson hardshell case included
Specifications
Body
Back: AAA Figured Maple
Binding: 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: AAA Figured Maple
Body Shape: SJ-200
Body Style: Super Jumbo
Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
Side: AAA Figured Maple
Top: AAA Sitka Spruce
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crown
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85 mm)
Profile: Round
Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)
Electronics
Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4"
Preamp: Baggs HiFi DNA
Pickup: Baggs HiFi DNA
Hardware
Bridge: Solid 60s SJ-200 Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop Inlays
Bridge Pins: TUSQ
Finish: Gold
Pickguard: Tortoise J-200, No Border
Saddle Material: Bone
Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black Bell, Blank, Wide White
Tuner Plating: Gold
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic