Gibson Exclusive Collection SJ-200 Standard
All Hail the King of the Flat-Tops
Ever since 1937, the SJ-200 has been the king of the flat-tops, and it has ruled over every genre from arena rock to old-time country. Its enduring popularity in a wide variety of musical styles is a testament to its timeless design and spectacular sound.
Originally, Gibson designed the SJ-200 for singing cowboys like Ray Whitley that needed to project over a full band. In the thirties, primitive public address systems offered little in the way of sound reinforcement beyond boosting the vocals. So, acoustic guitars had to be big and loud to be heard live! Thus, the king of the flat-tops was born.
Many of the same qualities that made the SJ-200 a favorite of singing cowboys have made it a desirable guitar for recording, live use, and general music- Read More...
Specifications:
Brand | Gibson |
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Model | Gibson-Exclusive Collection SJ-200 Standard |
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Finish Color | Triburst |
Finish Type | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Bracing | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
Top Wood | Solid AAA Sitka Spruce |
Back & Sides Wood | Solid AAA Flamed Maple |
Neck Wood | Maple |
Neck Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Secured with Hot Hide Glue |
Neck Shape | Rounded Profile |
Neck Dimensions | .860 1st - .920 9th |
Fingerboard | Indian Rosewood |
Fingerboard Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Scale Length | 25.5" |
Frets | 20 Standard |
Width at Nut | 1.725" |
Nut Material | Tusq |
Headstock | Crown Peghead Logo |
Binding | 5-Ply Top, 3-Ply Back |
Hardware | Gold Finish |
Bridge | Rosewood Two Bar SJ-200 Moustache |
Saddle Material | Tusq |
Electronics | LR Baggs Anthem |
Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume, Mix Control (mixes between internal mic and under-saddle piezo pickup), Phase Inversion Switch, Battery Check, Mic Level Control |
Tuners | Gold Grover Rotomatics |
Pickguard | SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots |
Case | Gibson Black Hardshell |
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