Epiphone SJ-200 1957 Reissue Vintage Sunburst IBGCS

A Prestigious "Inspired by Gibson Custom" Reissue

Introduced in 1937 and quickly nicknamed "The King of Flat-Tops," the SJ-200 became a benchmark for its Super Jumbo size, powerful projection, and iconic visual identity. This Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, developed in collaboration with Gibson Custom, draws inspiration from the 1957 model and incorporates its major design elements, while making this legend more accessible to today's guitarists.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its large body and broad response, this electro-acoustic is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a generous rhythm, excellent support for vocal accompaniment, and true authority in strumming. It excels in country, folk, americana, and pop, while remaining formidable in acoustic rock backing. Whether on stage or in the home studio, its L.R. Baggs system facilitates faithful amplification without compromising the acoustic character.

Sound

The thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top delivers precise attack, plenty of dynamics, and an "open" guitar feel from the first hours of playing. The sculpted X-bracing enhances projection and resonance, boosting the natural acoustic volume of the SJ-200 format. The solid figured maple back and sides add clarity, tight bass, and clear mids, ideal for wide chords that remain defined. Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC piezo under-saddle pickup provides a clear attack and effective mix-ready tone, with volume and tone controls integrated into the soundhole for quick onstage adjustments.

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