Gibson Acoustic SJ-200 Anni. Limited Edition Cremona Burst Modern

A Commemorative SJ-200: 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops, Custom Shop Spirit

Created to celebrate a century of Gibson flat-top acoustic guitars, the SJ-200 Anniversary Limited Edition embodies the Gibson Custom approach: selection of premium woods, traditional finishes, and attention to detail designed as an exceptional instrument. Made in the spirit of Bozeman, Montana, this SJ-200 clearly stands at the top: a Super Jumbo with heritage character, designed both to last through generations and to inspire from the very first play.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

With its SJ-200 (Super Jumbo) format and naturally wide projection, this edition is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an acoustic guitar that is both imposing, nuanced, and rewarding for solo playing or accompaniment. It excels in folk, americana, country, and pop, with the typical foundation of large-bodied guitars that effortlessly fills the space. Plugged in, its L.R. Baggs VTC system makes it immediately credible for stage and studio, offering quick control over volume and tone without compromising the top's aesthetics.

A Super Jumbo Sonic Signature: Breadth, Definition, and Elegance of Maple

The combination of a Sitka spruce top and maple back and sides is a classic for SJ-200s, and for good reason: spruce provides the attack, dynamics, and clarity needed to bring out every chord, while maple emphasizes definition and note separation, with firm lows and a bright high register. The large Super Jumbo body promotes wide projection and an impressive presence in strumming, while remaining clear when opening voicings.
In terms of comfort and response, the Round neck and rosewood fingerboard offer a reassuring feel, suitable for solid accompaniment as well as melodic phrases. On stage, the piezo pickup under the saddle and active preamp of the L.R. Baggs VTC deliver precise attack and very clean articulation, while the controls in the rosette allow quick balance adjustments without interrupting playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve a guitar of this level daily, an acoustic guitar humidifier (to place inside the case) and a microfiber cloth are safe and universal choices. For playing, picks suited to your attack (soft for round strumming, stiffer for maximum definition) allow you to exploit the full dynamic range of the Super Jumbo format. A stable guitar stand is also recommended to avoid shocks when the instrument is out of its case.

Technical specifications

Format	SJ-200	Frets	20 standard frets
Top	Sitka spruce "bear claw"	Nut	bone
Back	maple	Inlays	Graduated Crowns
Sides	maple	Inlay material	mother-of-pearl
Binding	multi-ply (top and back)	Bridge	Moustache 2-Bar
Finish	glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Bridge material	rosewood
Color	Cremona Burst	Bridge saddle	bone
Neck	2-piece maple	Bridge pins	TUSQ
Profile	Round	Tuners	Grover Imperial
Joint	Dovetail	Hardware finish	gold
Fingerboard	rosewood	Pickguard	SJ-200 Elite, abalone dots
Fingerboard binding	single-ply	Pickup system	L.R. Baggs VTC
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm