Gibson 1957 SJ-200, Vintage Sunburst Overview
Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Montana range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. Adding to the infamous Gibson Acoustic J-45 series you now have the Gibson '50s J-45 Original in Vintage Sunburst and Ebony, The Gibson '60s J-45 Original in Ebony and Wine Red plus the highly anticipated Gibson Slash J-45 in Vermillion Burst and November Burst. A few additions to the Jumbo lineup such as the Gibson J-185 Original, the Gibson SJ200 Original available in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst and the Custom Shop year specific Gibson 1957 SJ200 availbale in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Southern Jumbo Original, Gibson Hummingbird Original and the Gibson '50s LG-2 to name a few.
The King of the Flat-tops, with the vintage vibe and feel from the era that gave birth to some of the most prized Gibson Acoustic instruments. This new Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 offers details such as hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a headstock stinger, and our Thermally Aged top for the full vintage effect.
Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Specs:
- Neck
- Material: 2-piece Maple
- Profile: Round
- Scale Length: 25.5
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.725
- Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Body
- Body Shape: J-185
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Back: Flame Maple
- Side: Flame Maple
- Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: Multi-ply top, Mutli-ply back
- Finish: Thin Finish Nitro, VOS
- Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: SJ-200 Moustache
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning: Gotoh Keystone
- Pickguard: SJ-200
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Electronics
- Pickup: None
- Controls: None
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .53
- Case: Hardcase
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit