Description

Gibson's legendary Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood acoustic guitar is handcrafted using time-honored techniques and premium tonewoods. This stunning reproduction of Gibson's 1930s flagship model blends vintage aesthetics with contemporary playability. The thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top and rosewood back and sides produce a warm, balanced tone with shimmering highs and rich lows. The slim mahogany neck and bound ebony fretboard provide a fast, comfortable feel for intricate solos and complex chords. With authentic pre-war styling including a bound fretboard, mother-of-pearl crown inlays and gold hardware, the SJ-200 Rosewood transports players back to the golden age of acoustic guitars. For musicians seeking a legendary instrument with modern ergonomics, the SJ-200 Rosewood is an ideal choice, and is now available.

Thermally Aged Adirondack Spruce Top

The SJ-200 Rosewood's thermally aged Adirondack red spruce top has been specially treated to reproduce the tonal qualities of vintage spruce. The aging process results in a top that is lighter, more responsive and produces a richer, more complex tone. Paired with hot hide glue bracing, the spruce top delivers a warm, balanced sound with shimmering highs, robust midrange and deep bass.

Premium Rosewood Back and Sides

The rosewood back and sides provide a solid tonal foundation for the spruce top. Rosewood is prized for acoustic guitars due to its resonance, warmth and dynamic range. On the SJ-200 Rosewood, the rosewood back and sides enhance the spruce top's tonal properties, contributing to an instrument with exceptional depth, clarity and sustain.

Slim Mahogany Neck and Bound Ebony Fretboard

The SJ-200 Rosewood's mahogany neck and bound ebony fretboard provide a fast, low-profile playing surface for intricate solos and complex chords. Ebony is a dense, durable wood that produces clear, bright tones. Combined with a slim neck profile, the ebony fretboard enables a high level of playability not often found on vintage-style acoustic guitars.

Authentic 1930s Styling

From the maple bridge and mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays to the gold Grover tuners and pickguard, every detail of the SJ-200 Rosewood's design pays homage to Gibson acoustics of the 1930s. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish, hot hide glue construction and period-correct script logo complete the vintage-inspired esthetic. For players and collectors seeking an iconic instrument with timeless style, the SJ-200 Rosewood delivers a truly authentic pre-war experience.

Open Box Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 197881434151
Open Box Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 197881434151
Open Box Gibson Custom Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Vintage Sunburst 197881434151

Features

  • Thermally Aged red spruce top, rosewood back and sides
  • D-shaped 2-piece maple neck with compound dovetail neck-to-body joint, ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays
  • Grover Imperial tuning machines
  • Thin nitrocellulose VOS finish

Specs

Body
  • Top wood: Thermally Aged red spruce
  • Back & sides: Rosewood
  • Bracing pattern: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing with hide glue
  • Body finish: Thin finish, nitrocellulose, VOS
  • Orientation: Right-handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: D
  • Nut width: 1.72"
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: 2-piece maple
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
Other
  • Tuning machines: Grover Imperials
  • Bridge: Sj-200 Four Bar Moustache
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Case: Included
  • Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
  • Country of origin: United States

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  • The most incredible acoustic instrument!

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    submitted2 months ago

    byLee

    fromAtlanta, GA

    I've recently been playing a lot of SJ200s and Martins, searching for that magical tone that is perfect for me, and found it in the Pre-War SJ200. The Adirondack Red Spruce top and Rosewood back and sides deliver a "scooped" frequency response, rich in bass and lower mids, with vibrant and brilliant highs. This is perfect for singer/songwriters as it leaves a good frequency space for your voice. My test songs for all guitars are "From the Beginning" (ELP), "Change the World" (Clapton), "Old Man" (Neil Young), and "Melissa" (Allman Bros) mainly, and this one really blew me away! Yes, they're expensive, but once you play one, you'll know why. Gibson Jumbos have a "growl" that you rarely find with other guitars, not to mention how you feel the vibration moving through you when you play. The Pre-War SJ200 stands apart, above, and alone, in its beauty, quality, and tone.

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  • asked byechosong77@hot

    fromundisclosed

    Can this product be picked up in the store? Does the store receive the tax exemption form?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, this is not available for store pick up.
  • asked byLowenherzig

    fromPittsburgh, Pa

    Does this guitar come with the hard case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, it does