Description
There's something mythical about a 1950s Gibson SJ-200; its look, its sound, and its place in American music history. Now, thanks to Gibson Custom and the expert aging work of the Murphy Lab, the 1957 SJ-200 Light Aged brings that Golden Era magic back to life in stunning detail. This is a guitar that speaks to serious players and collectors alike; one that channels the sound of stage legends and recording icons with authenticity and soul.
Faithfully modeled after the postwar SJ-200s that helped shape country, folk, and rock, this reissue features a AAA flamed maple back and sides, giving it powerful projection and brilliant tonal clarity. The thermally aged Sitka spruce top, paired with traditional red spruce X-bracing installed with hide glue, delivers a wide dynamic range and sweetened top-end. Every note blooms with depth and balance, ideal for both intimate acoustic work and big, open-chord performances.
The two-piece maple neck with walnut center strip is shaped to a rounded '50s-style profile that feels comfortable and substantial. A bound rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays adds a touch of luxury to every fret. With a 25.5" scale length and 1.725" nut width, it offers modern playability with vintage flair. And thanks to a bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins, intonation and tone transfer are as precise and resonant as you'd expect from a top-tier instrument.
Visually, the 1957 SJ-200 is everything you want in a Gibson Custom acoustic. The iconic Four Bar Moustache bridge, classic SJ-200 tortoise pickguard, and bold multi-ply binding across the top, back, and headstock give it a look that's as majestic as its tone. Lightly aged Gotoh tuners with Keystone buttons and a subtle stinger on the back of the peghead complete the vintage-correct detailing. The Murphy Lab's Light Aged finish adds the final touch; simulating decades of gentle wear that give the guitar a broken-in look and feel from the moment you open the case.
The 1957 SJ-200 Light Aged isn't just a beautiful reissue; it's a living tribute to one of the most iconic acoustics ever made. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer this extraordinary guitar to players and collectors who want the real thing, built with care, precision, and a deep respect for Gibson's legacy.
Specifications:
- Shape: SJ-200
- Material: Flame Maple
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard
- Neck: 2-piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
- Profile: Rounded
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
- Tailpiece: N/A
- Tuners: Gotoh with Keystone Buttons
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Case: Period Correct Case
Sku: CSJB2057DNLA
Faithfully modeled after the postwar SJ-200s that helped shape country, folk, and rock, this reissue features a AAA flamed maple back and sides, giving it powerful projection and brilliant tonal clarity. The thermally aged Sitka spruce top, paired with traditional red spruce X-bracing installed with hide glue, delivers a wide dynamic range and sweetened top-end. Every note blooms with depth and balance, ideal for both intimate acoustic work and big, open-chord performances.
The two-piece maple neck with walnut center strip is shaped to a rounded '50s-style profile that feels comfortable and substantial. A bound rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays adds a touch of luxury to every fret. With a 25.5" scale length and 1.725" nut width, it offers modern playability with vintage flair. And thanks to a bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins, intonation and tone transfer are as precise and resonant as you'd expect from a top-tier instrument.
Visually, the 1957 SJ-200 is everything you want in a Gibson Custom acoustic. The iconic Four Bar Moustache bridge, classic SJ-200 tortoise pickguard, and bold multi-ply binding across the top, back, and headstock give it a look that's as majestic as its tone. Lightly aged Gotoh tuners with Keystone buttons and a subtle stinger on the back of the peghead complete the vintage-correct detailing. The Murphy Lab's Light Aged finish adds the final touch; simulating decades of gentle wear that give the guitar a broken-in look and feel from the moment you open the case.
The 1957 SJ-200 Light Aged isn't just a beautiful reissue; it's a living tribute to one of the most iconic acoustics ever made. At Cream City Music, we're proud to offer this extraordinary guitar to players and collectors who want the real thing, built with care, precision, and a deep respect for Gibson's legacy.
Specifications:
- Shape: SJ-200
- Material: Flame Maple
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard
- Neck: 2-piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
- Profile: Rounded
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
- Tailpiece: N/A
- Tuners: Gotoh with Keystone Buttons
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Case: Period Correct Case
Sku: CSJB2057DNLA
