Gibson Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 Vintage Sunburst

The King of the Flat-tops, built as Gibson envisioned it in 1957

The SJ-200 is no ordinary acoustic guitar. Since its introduction in the 1930s, it has been the guitar of choice for artists who need an instrument that fills a room without amplification. The Gibson Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 in Vintage Sunburst is the most faithful reconstruction of the model that found its definitive form in 1957: a jumbo body with a character that sounds bigger than anything, executed with the materials and craftsmanship that only the Custom Shop can offer.

The sound of the SJ-200 is unmistakable. The jumbo body projects with a volume and presence that other acoustic guitars cannot match, while the tone remains surprisingly balanced. The low strings are full and resonant, the high strings clear and articulate, and the midrange has a warmth that supports both fingerpicking and chord playing exceptionally well.

The body features a Sitka spruce top with maple back and sides, consistent with the original '57 specifications. The neck is mahogany with a rosewood fretboard and the distinctive moustache bridge that makes the SJ-200 so recognizable. The Vintage Sunburst nitrocellulose finish gives the instrument a timeless look. Gold hardware and ornate bindings complete an instrument built to last for generations. Every detail, from wood selection to finishing, has been hand-checked and approved by the Custom Shop.

Play the first chord, and the rest speaks for itself.