The King of the Flat-Tops, as used by 60s-era legends
The legacy of Gibson's "King of the Flat-Tops" lives on in the SJ-200 60s Original. From its inaugural appearance in 1937, the Gibson SJ-200™ set an unmatched standard. The SJ-200 60s Original continues the legacy of one of the world's most famous and popular acoustic guitars. The SJ-200 60s Original replicates the SJ-200 as it appeared in the 1960s, a time when the model could be found in the hands of such noteworthy players as Pete Townshend, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison, among others. This is the SJ-200 as used on some of the most legendary songs and albums ever recorded.
The SJ-200 60s Original features a AAA figured maple body, with a checkerboard marquetry strip down the center of the back, a solid AAA Sitka spruce top, and is presented in distinctive 60s-style nitrocellulose lacquer finishes.
The two-piece maple neck has a walnut stringer and a comfortable Round profile, and a narrower 1.687" nut width as found on SJ-200 guitars from that era, which makes first-position chords easier to play. The rosewood fretboard is dressed up with classic mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, one of the visual hallmarks of the SJ-200, and is equipped with 20 standard frets. The no-border SJ-200 pickguard features the instantly-identifiable and iconic graphics, and the solid rosewood Moustache™ bridge is also adorned with mother-of-pearl hourglass and teardrop inlays. In a nod to the preferences of many modern players, instead of a Tune-O-Matic™, the SJ-200 60s Original features a bone saddle.
A Gibson hardshell case is also included to keep this iconic guitar safe during travel.
The SJ-200 60s Original is now fitted with the all-new Gibson-exclusive Baggs™ HiFi DNA™ pickup system. This active design utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp. The result is a natural, full-bodied amplified tone that faithfully represents the guitar’s inherent character, without altering its unplugged voice. The Baggs HiFi DNA system offers comparable gain-before-feedback to an under-saddle pickup. Discreet soundhole-mounted controls for volume and tone allow quick, intuitive adjustments on the fly, remaining virtually unseen by the audience. With its refined electronics and included hardshell case, the SJ-200 60s Original is ready for both stage and studio use the moment it’s picked up.
Body
Back AAA Figured Maple
Binding 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material AAA Figured Maple
Body Shape SJ-200
Body Styles Super Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Scalloped X-Bracing
Side AAA Figured Maple
Top AAA Sitka Spruce
Neck
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Graduated Crown
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material 2-piece Maple with Walnut Stringer
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Round
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics
Pickup system Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls 1 volume, 1 tone
Hardware
Bridge Solid 60s SJ-200; Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop Inlays
Bridge Pins TUSQ
Finish Gold
Pickguard Tortoise J-200, No Border
Saddle Material Bone
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell; Blank, Wide White
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Miscellaneous
Headstock Inlay Mother of Pearl Gibson Logo and Crown
Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case Hardshell