Gibson Custom SJ-200 1957 Light Aged Vintage Sunburst CSHR
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The Legendary "Super Jumbo" of the Golden Era, Recreated
A true flat-top icon since the mid-20th century, the SJ-200 shaped the sound of folk, country, and rock. This 1957 Custom Shop reissue captures the DNA of Gibson's golden era, then enhances it with Murphy Lab Light Aging. The result delivers the feel of a guitar played for decades, without compromising modern reliability.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to professional musicians seeking an acoustic with strong personality. Its large "Super Jumbo" body excels at powerful strumming, vocal accompaniment, folk, country, Americana, and pop-rock. It remains responsive enough for fingerpicking and fingerstyle, with a balanced and clear response both in studio and on stage.
Sound Characteristics
The torrefied Sitka spruce top offers a bright attack, firm lows, and silky highs, like a guitar already "opened up." The flamed maple back and sides add brightness, projection, and midrange articulation. The Super Jumbo body delivers ample volume and generous sustain, while the "Four Bar" Moustache bridge focuses energy for stable tuning and chords that stand out with authority. The short scale length softens string tension, promoting comfort and warmth.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Set of phosphor bronze acoustic steel strings in gauges 12-53 or 12-54 to fully exploit the Super Jumbo's projection. Capo for 6-string acoustic guitar (spring clamp or screw models). Case humidifier with hygrometer to stabilize humidity levels. Leather strap with headstock attachment for secure hold if no strap button on the neck side.
Technical specifications
| Shape | SJ-200 (Super Jumbo) | Scale length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm |
| Back and sides | selected flamed maple | Number of frets | 22 |
| Top | thermally aged Sitka spruce | Nut material | bone |
| Binding | multi-ply top and back, single-ply headstock and fingerboard | Inlays | mother-of-pearl parallelograms |
| Finish | Murphy Lab Light Aged nitrocellulose | Bridge | SJ-200 "Four Bar" Moustache |
| Neck | mahogany | Tuners | Gotoh with Keystone buttons |
| Profile | rounded | Hardware finish | aged gold |
| Nut width | 43.81 mm / 1.72" | Period detail | headstock stinger |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Case | included rigid "period-correct" style hard case |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gibson Custom SJ-200 1957 Light Aged suitable for strumming?
The Super Jumbo body delivers ample volume and projection suited for powerful strumming. The selected flame maple back and sides enhance brightness and midrange articulation.
What sound does the torrefied Sitka spruce top produce?
Thermally aged Sitka spruce provides a lively attack, firm lows, and smooth highs. This top is designed to offer an already open character.
Is the short 628.65 mm scale length comfortable?
With a 24.75-inch (628.65 mm) scale length, string tension is softened. The mahogany neck with a rounded profile and the 43.81 mm bone nut contribute to a smoother playing feel. The rosewood fingerboard has 22 frets.
What Murphy Lab finish does this SJ-200 feature?
This guitar has a nitrocellulose Murphy Lab Light Aged finish with light aging. The aged gold hardware and headstock stinger complete its vintage aesthetic.
Is a case provided with the SJ-200 1957?
A period-correct style hard case is included. Phosphor bronze steel strings in 12-53 or 12-54 gauges and a case humidifier with hygrometer are recommended.
