Gibson SJ-200 Standard Maple, Tri Burst

Full Description

Iconic Super Jumbo Design

The Gibson SJ-200 Standard Maple is a true legend in the world of acoustic guitars, earning its title as the “King of the Flat-Tops.” Since its debut in 1937, the SJ-200 has been a favourite among musicians for its bold, commanding presence and unmistakable sound. The Super Jumbo body shape provides incredible projection, making it ideal for both solo performances and ensemble settings. Strumming or fingerpicking, this guitar delivers a balanced, resonant tone that fills the room with warmth and clarity.

Premium Tonewoods for Exceptional Sound

Built with a AAA Sitka spruce top and AAA flame maple back and sides, the SJ-200 Standard Maple offers a perfect combination of strength and tonal richness. Sitka spruce is known for its dynamic range and responsiveness, ensuring that every nuance of your playing is heard. The flame maple body enhances brightness and articulation, making each note ring with clarity and definition. Combined with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, this guitar delivers outstanding sustain and projection, ensuring a full-bodied sound that remains balanced across all frequencies.

Studio-Quality Electronics

The L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system ensures that the SJ-200 Standard Maple sounds just as good plugged in as it does acoustically. Featuring a blendable microphone and under-saddle piezo, this system captures the guitar’s natural tone with incredible depth and warmth. The soundhole-mounted controls allow you to mix between the mic and piezo, adjust volume, and engage phase inversion for optimal sound in any setting. From performing live or recording in the studio, this guitar provides a pristine, high-fidelity tone that maintains the organic character of an acoustic performance.

High-End Hardware and Superior Playability

From the gold Grover Rotomatic tuners to the TUSQ nut, saddle, and bridge pins, every component of the SJ-200 Standard Maple is designed for precision and reliability. The tuning machines ensure rock-solid stability, while the TUSQ materials enhance resonance and sustain. The two-piece maple neck with a rounded profile offers a smooth, comfortable feel, allowing for effortless playability across the entire fretboard. With a 25.5-inch scale length and a 12-inch fingerboard radius, this guitar provides the perfect balance of comfort and playability for both rhythm and lead playing.

Stunning Craftsmanship and Timeless Aesthetics

With its elegant Tri Burst finish, intricate mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, and signature moustache bridge, the SJ-200 Standard Maple is as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive. The cream-coloured SJ-200 pickguard, adorned with floral detailing, adds a touch of vintage elegance, while the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances the natural beauty of the flame maple. Every detail is crafted with precision, making this guitar not just an instrument, but a work of art. Paired with a Gibson hardshell case, it’s ready for the road, the stage, and any performance that calls for an iconic acoustic presence.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson SJ-200 Standard Maple, Tri Burst
• Product Code: MCJB20TB

Body

• Body Style: Super Jumbo
• Body Shape: SJ-200
• Top: AAA Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: AAA flame maple
• Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: 5-ply top, 3-ply back
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
• Neck Material: 2-piece maple
• Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Frets: 20, standard
• Nut Material: TUSQ
• Nut Width: 43.8 mm / 1.725 in
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl graduated crowns
• Neck Joint: Compound dovetail, hot hide glue

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Two-bar SJ-200 moustache, rosewood
• Saddle: TUSQ
• Tuning Machines: Gold Grover Rotomatic
• Pickguard: SJ-200 cream flower with border and dots
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply bell, black and white
• Bridge Pins: TUSQ
• Strap Buttons: Gold
• Pickup System: L.R. Baggs Anthem
• Controls: Soundhole-mounted volume, mix control (mic/piezo blend), phase switch, mic level, battery check
• Output Jack: 1/4" endpin jack
• Preamp: L.R. Baggs Anthem
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case: Gibson hardshell