Description
The Gibson SJ-200 Original Acoustic-Electric in Antique Natural carries forward the legacy of one of the most celebrated acoustic guitars ever made. First introduced in 1937, the SJ-200 earned its reputation as the "King of the Flat-Tops" through its commanding jumbo body, unmistakable appearance, and powerful acoustic voice. Over the decades, it has become a favorite among country, folk, and rock musicians who need an instrument that can fill a room with sound while remaining responsive to the subtleties of their playing. Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, this SJ-200 Original honors that heritage with traditional construction, elegant appointments, and modern electronics that make it a versatile choice for both performing and recording musicians.
The SJ-200 Original features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with beautiful flame maple back and sides, giving the guitar a lively, projecting voice with excellent clarity and definition. The spruce top provides a responsive foundation that accommodates everything from delicate fingerpicking to powerful rhythm playing, while the maple contributes a focused attack and articulate character that helps individual notes remain distinct. The generous jumbo body produces the full, expansive sound associated with the SJ-200, making it particularly appealing for singer-songwriters and rhythm guitarists who want an acoustic that can provide a substantial musical foundation. Its Antique Natural finish allows the spruce top and figured maple back and sides to take center stage, highlighting the natural beauty of the woods beneath the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.
The two-piece maple neck features Gibson's comfortable Rounded profile, providing a familiar, supportive feel that suits a wide range of playing styles. Its rosewood fingerboard carries 20 standard frets and the SJ-200's signature mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, adding an elegant visual touch without distracting from the playing experience. The 25.5" scale length provides a responsive string feel with plenty of definition, while the 1.725" bone nut offers comfortable spacing for both chord work and fingerstyle passages. Gold Gotoh Keystone tuners provide smooth tuning adjustments, complementing the traditional construction with dependable performance. The headstock is finished with Gibson's classic mother-of-pearl logo and crown inlays, completing an appearance that has become synonymous with the company's most prestigious acoustic designs.
Few acoustic guitars are as visually distinctive as the SJ-200, and this Antique Natural example showcases its classic appointments beautifully. Multi-ply binding frames the jumbo body, while the engraved tortoiseshell-colored pickguard features the elaborate floral artwork that has long been associated with the model. The carved four-bar Moustache bridge is another defining feature, crafted from rosewood and fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins. Its decorative shape gives the SJ-200 an unmistakable identity, while the traditional saddle arrangement supports a clear, responsive acoustic sound. Gold hardware and the warm natural finish bring these details together in a guitar that feels both luxurious and deeply rooted in Gibson history.
For amplified performance, the SJ-200 Original is equipped with 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 guitar's natural acoustic response. Unlike a conventional undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system responds to vibrations through the bridge plate, helping reproduce the instrument's warmth, clarity, and dynamic character when plugged in. The system also offers strong resistance to feedback, making it well suited to live performance. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide convenient adjustments while preserving the SJ-200's traditional appearance. Whether you're performing through a PA or recording an amplified acoustic track, the system provides a practical way to bring the guitar's full voice into the mix.
At Cream City Music, we think the SJ-200 Original in Antique Natural is a wonderful example of why this design has remained so influential for nearly a century. Its combination of a responsive Sitka spruce top, beautifully figured flame maple back and sides, and full-size jumbo construction delivers the projection and clarity that players have come to expect from Gibson's flagship acoustic. The comfortable Rounded neck, ornate Moustache bridge, graduated crown inlays, and engraved pickguard give it a sense of history that few guitars can match. With the added flexibility of Baggs HiFi DNA electronics and an included Gibson hardshell case, this SJ-200 is ready to become a trusted companion for songwriting, recording, and live performance.
Specifications:
- Model: SJ-200 Original
- Body Shape: SJ-200
- Body Style: Jumbo Acoustic-Electric
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Flame Maple
- Side Material: Flame Maple
- Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Antique Natural
- Neck Material: Two-Piece Maple
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Standard
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Headstock Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four-Bar Moustache
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: Engraved Tortoiseshell-Colored SJ-200
- 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: OCJB20HFAN
The SJ-200 Original features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with beautiful flame maple back and sides, giving the guitar a lively, projecting voice with excellent clarity and definition. The spruce top provides a responsive foundation that accommodates everything from delicate fingerpicking to powerful rhythm playing, while the maple contributes a focused attack and articulate character that helps individual notes remain distinct. The generous jumbo body produces the full, expansive sound associated with the SJ-200, making it particularly appealing for singer-songwriters and rhythm guitarists who want an acoustic that can provide a substantial musical foundation. Its Antique Natural finish allows the spruce top and figured maple back and sides to take center stage, highlighting the natural beauty of the woods beneath the gloss nitrocellulose lacquer.
The two-piece maple neck features Gibson's comfortable Rounded profile, providing a familiar, supportive feel that suits a wide range of playing styles. Its rosewood fingerboard carries 20 standard frets and the SJ-200's signature mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, adding an elegant visual touch without distracting from the playing experience. The 25.5" scale length provides a responsive string feel with plenty of definition, while the 1.725" bone nut offers comfortable spacing for both chord work and fingerstyle passages. Gold Gotoh Keystone tuners provide smooth tuning adjustments, complementing the traditional construction with dependable performance. The headstock is finished with Gibson's classic mother-of-pearl logo and crown inlays, completing an appearance that has become synonymous with the company's most prestigious acoustic designs.
Few acoustic guitars are as visually distinctive as the SJ-200, and this Antique Natural example showcases its classic appointments beautifully. Multi-ply binding frames the jumbo body, while the engraved tortoiseshell-colored pickguard features the elaborate floral artwork that has long been associated with the model. The carved four-bar Moustache bridge is another defining feature, crafted from rosewood and fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins. Its decorative shape gives the SJ-200 an unmistakable identity, while the traditional saddle arrangement supports a clear, responsive acoustic sound. Gold hardware and the warm natural finish bring these details together in a guitar that feels both luxurious and deeply rooted in Gibson history.
For amplified performance, the SJ-200 Original is equipped with 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 guitar's natural acoustic response. Unlike a conventional undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system responds to vibrations through the bridge plate, helping reproduce the instrument's warmth, clarity, and dynamic character when plugged in. The system also offers strong resistance to feedback, making it well suited to live performance. Discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide convenient adjustments while preserving the SJ-200's traditional appearance. Whether you're performing through a PA or recording an amplified acoustic track, the system provides a practical way to bring the guitar's full voice into the mix.
At Cream City Music, we think the SJ-200 Original in Antique Natural is a wonderful example of why this design has remained so influential for nearly a century. Its combination of a responsive Sitka spruce top, beautifully figured flame maple back and sides, and full-size jumbo construction delivers the projection and clarity that players have come to expect from Gibson's flagship acoustic. The comfortable Rounded neck, ornate Moustache bridge, graduated crown inlays, and engraved pickguard give it a sense of history that few guitars can match. With the added flexibility of Baggs HiFi DNA electronics and an included Gibson hardshell case, this SJ-200 is ready to become a trusted companion for songwriting, recording, and live performance.
Specifications:
- Model: SJ-200 Original
- Body Shape: SJ-200
- Body Style: Jumbo Acoustic-Electric
- Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Flame Maple
- Side Material: Flame Maple
- Body Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Antique Natural
- Neck Material: Two-Piece Maple
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Standard
- Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Headstock Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four-Bar Moustache
- Bridge Material: Rosewood
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: Engraved Tortoiseshell-Colored SJ-200
- 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: OCJB20HFAN
