Gibson Custom Historic Pre-War SJ-200 Reissue, Adirondack Red Spruce & Rosewood, Vintage Sunburst VOS
Gibson Custom Historic Pre-War SJ-200 Reissue, Adirondack Red Spruce & Rosewood, Vintage Sunburst VOS
Weighing 5lbs 1oz, the model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of an SJ-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The Pre-War-spec rosewood construction, only seen from the model’s introduction in 1937 until 1947, results in terrific detail and warmth. This SJ-200 is broad, smooth and commanding with a rich, woody overarching character and a sonic depth beyond later SJs with maple back/sides.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Flame maple (AAA, two-piece, walnut stringer)
-Shape: Round D, measuring .890” 1st fret, .960” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, MOP graduated crown inlays
-Frets: Standard (slender)
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.73” (43.82mm), bone
-Tuners: Grover Imperial (gold-plated)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Adirondack red spruce (thermally aged), rosewood
-Bracing: X (traditional scalloped)
-Bridge: Ebony Four-Bar Moustache, Bone saddle
-Pickguard: Floral, double-border, multicolored dots
-Label: Orange oval, Bozeman, MT
-Marquetry: Three-Rope backstrip, multi-ply purfling
The Pre-War-style “Red Line” hardshell case is included, along with the CoA, hangtags, and case candy.























Description
Weighing 5lbs 1oz, the model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of an SJ-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The Pre-War-spec rosewood construction, only seen from the model’s introduction in 1937 until 1947, results in terrific detail and warmth. This SJ-200 is broad, smooth and commanding with a rich, woody overarching character and a sonic depth beyond later SJs with maple back/sides.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Flame maple (AAA, two-piece, walnut stringer)
-Shape: Round D, measuring .890” 1st fret, .960” 9th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, MOP graduated crown inlays
-Frets: Standard (slender)
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.73” (43.82mm), bone
-Tuners: Grover Imperial (gold-plated)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Adirondack red spruce (thermally aged), rosewood
-Bracing: X (traditional scalloped)
-Bridge: Ebony Four-Bar Moustache, Bone saddle
-Pickguard: Floral, double-border, multicolored dots
-Label: Orange oval, Bozeman, MT
-Marquetry: Three-Rope backstrip, multi-ply purfling
The Pre-War-style “Red Line” hardshell case is included, along with the CoA, hangtags, and case candy.






















