Description
The Gibson SJ-200 60s Original Acoustic-Electric in Heritage Cherry Sunburst celebrates one of the most recognizable acoustic guitars ever made. Since its introduction in 1937, the SJ-200 has earned its reputation as the "King of the Flat-Tops," with its commanding jumbo body, elaborate appointments, and powerful acoustic voice. During the 1960s, the model became closely associated with influential musicians including Pete Townshend, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison, helping establish its place in both rock and folk music history. This 60s Original captures the look and character of that era, pairing traditional Gibson craftsmanship with modern electronics for players who want a historically inspired acoustic that's equally at home onstage or in the studio.
The SJ-200 60s Original features a solid AAA Sitka spruce top paired with beautifully figured AAA maple back and sides. This classic combination gives the guitar a lively, articulate voice with excellent projection, a strong fundamental response, and the clarity needed to keep individual notes distinct during full-bodied strumming. Traditional scalloped X-bracing allows the spruce top to respond dynamically, while the jumbo body provides the volume and presence that have made the SJ-200 such a favorite among rhythm players and singer-songwriters. The figured maple contributes a crisp attack and focused tonal character, balancing the guitar's substantial low end with definition across the higher frequencies. A checkerboard marquetry back center strip adds another thoughtful detail to the construction.
The two-piece maple neck features a walnut stringer and Gibson's comfortable Round profile, offering a substantial but approachable feel that suits the guitar's traditional design. A rosewood fingerboard carries the SJ-200's signature mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, bringing a touch of elegance to the playing surface. The 25.5" scale length provides a responsive, articulate string feel, while the period-correct 1.687" bone nut reflects the narrower spacing found on many examples from the 1960s. This combination is particularly comfortable for players who spend a lot of time working through open chords, alternating bass patterns, and intricate rhythm arrangements. Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners provide smooth adjustments and dependable tuning performance.
The Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish gives this SJ-200 a particularly vibrant appearance, with warm amber tones transitioning into rich cherry-red edges across the expansive spruce top. Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer enhances the traditional aesthetic, while multi-ply binding frames the jumbo body. The unmistakable SJ-200 pickguard features the model's classic floral artwork in a period-inspired no-border design. Equally distinctive is the solid rosewood 60s-style Moustache bridge, decorated with mother-of-pearl hourglass and teardrop inlays. Gibson has fitted this version with a bone saddle rather than the adjustable Tune-O-Matic-style saddle associated with certain vintage examples, providing a more traditional acoustic bridge arrangement. Gold hardware and the graduated crown fingerboard inlays complete a guitar with unmistakable 1960s Gibson personality.
For amplified performance, the SJ-200 60s Original features Gibson's exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with an individually optimized preamp to capture the instrument's natural acoustic response. Unlike a conventional undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system responds to vibrations through the bridge plate, helping preserve the warmth, articulation, and dynamic character of the guitar when plugged in. Its feedback-resistant design makes it a practical choice for amplified performances, while discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide convenient adjustments without altering the SJ-200's classic appearance. Whether you're performing with a full band or recording an acoustic arrangement, the system offers a straightforward way to bring the guitar's powerful voice into an amplified setting.
At Cream City Music, we think the SJ-200 60s Original in Heritage Cherry Sunburst is a particularly appealing choice for players who appreciate the history and unmistakable presence of Gibson's legendary jumbo acoustic. The AAA spruce and figured maple construction delivers the clarity, projection, and dynamic response that have made the SJ-200 a favorite for generations, while the rounded maple neck and traditional appointments give it an inviting, familiar feel. Its vibrant sunburst finish, elaborate Moustache bridge, and iconic pickguard make it just as memorable visually. With the added versatility of Baggs HiFi DNA electronics and an included Gibson hardshell case, this is a beautifully appointed acoustic that's ready for everything from intimate songwriting sessions to full-scale performances.
Specifications:
- Model: SJ-200 60s Original
- Body Shape: SJ-200
- Body Style: Jumbo Acoustic-Electric
- Top Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: AAA Figured Maple
- Side Material: AAA Figured Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
- Back Center Strip: Checkerboard Marquetry
- Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Neck Material: Two-Piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
- Neck Profile: Round
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
- Bridge: Solid 60s SJ-200 Moustache
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Bridge Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: 60s SJ-200 No-Border with Traditional Artwork
- Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
- Pickup Type: Dual Internal Bridge Plate Sensors
- Preamp: Active, Individually Optimized Preamps
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
- Case Included: Gibson Hardshell Case
Sku: OCJB2060HFHCS
The SJ-200 60s Original features a solid AAA Sitka spruce top paired with beautifully figured AAA maple back and sides. This classic combination gives the guitar a lively, articulate voice with excellent projection, a strong fundamental response, and the clarity needed to keep individual notes distinct during full-bodied strumming. Traditional scalloped X-bracing allows the spruce top to respond dynamically, while the jumbo body provides the volume and presence that have made the SJ-200 such a favorite among rhythm players and singer-songwriters. The figured maple contributes a crisp attack and focused tonal character, balancing the guitar's substantial low end with definition across the higher frequencies. A checkerboard marquetry back center strip adds another thoughtful detail to the construction.
The two-piece maple neck features a walnut stringer and Gibson's comfortable Round profile, offering a substantial but approachable feel that suits the guitar's traditional design. A rosewood fingerboard carries the SJ-200's signature mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, bringing a touch of elegance to the playing surface. The 25.5" scale length provides a responsive, articulate string feel, while the period-correct 1.687" bone nut reflects the narrower spacing found on many examples from the 1960s. This combination is particularly comfortable for players who spend a lot of time working through open chords, alternating bass patterns, and intricate rhythm arrangements. Gold Grover Rotomatic tuners provide smooth adjustments and dependable tuning performance.
The Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish gives this SJ-200 a particularly vibrant appearance, with warm amber tones transitioning into rich cherry-red edges across the expansive spruce top. Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer enhances the traditional aesthetic, while multi-ply binding frames the jumbo body. The unmistakable SJ-200 pickguard features the model's classic floral artwork in a period-inspired no-border design. Equally distinctive is the solid rosewood 60s-style Moustache bridge, decorated with mother-of-pearl hourglass and teardrop inlays. Gibson has fitted this version with a bone saddle rather than the adjustable Tune-O-Matic-style saddle associated with certain vintage examples, providing a more traditional acoustic bridge arrangement. Gold hardware and the graduated crown fingerboard inlays complete a guitar with unmistakable 1960s Gibson personality.
For amplified performance, the SJ-200 60s Original features Gibson's exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design uses two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with an individually optimized preamp to capture the instrument's natural acoustic response. Unlike a conventional undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system responds to vibrations through the bridge plate, helping preserve the warmth, articulation, and dynamic character of the guitar when plugged in. Its feedback-resistant design makes it a practical choice for amplified performances, while discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide convenient adjustments without altering the SJ-200's classic appearance. Whether you're performing with a full band or recording an acoustic arrangement, the system offers a straightforward way to bring the guitar's powerful voice into an amplified setting.
At Cream City Music, we think the SJ-200 60s Original in Heritage Cherry Sunburst is a particularly appealing choice for players who appreciate the history and unmistakable presence of Gibson's legendary jumbo acoustic. The AAA spruce and figured maple construction delivers the clarity, projection, and dynamic response that have made the SJ-200 a favorite for generations, while the rounded maple neck and traditional appointments give it an inviting, familiar feel. Its vibrant sunburst finish, elaborate Moustache bridge, and iconic pickguard make it just as memorable visually. With the added versatility of Baggs HiFi DNA electronics and an included Gibson hardshell case, this is a beautifully appointed acoustic that's ready for everything from intimate songwriting sessions to full-scale performances.
Specifications:
- Model: SJ-200 60s Original
- Body Shape: SJ-200
- Body Style: Jumbo Acoustic-Electric
- Top Material: Solid AAA Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: AAA Figured Maple
- Side Material: AAA Figured Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
- Back Center Strip: Checkerboard Marquetry
- Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Heritage Cherry Sunburst
- Neck Material: Two-Piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
- Neck Profile: Round
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
- Bridge: Solid 60s SJ-200 Moustache
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Bridge Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: 60s SJ-200 No-Border with Traditional Artwork
- Pickup System: Baggs HiFi DNA
- Pickup Type: Dual Internal Bridge Plate Sensors
- Preamp: Active, Individually Optimized Preamps
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
- Case Included: Gibson Hardshell Case
Sku: OCJB2060HFHCS
