The Gibson SJ-200 60s Original Vintage Sunburst is a tribute to a true legend, the King of the Flat-Tops. Inspired by the iconic design and sound of the 1960s, this acoustic guitar combines timeless aesthetics with unmistakable Gibson character. As a fully solid Super Jumbo, it delivers an impressively large and authoritative sound that excels in both strumming and fingerpicking. Thanks to the integrated pickup, it is equally suited for the stage and the studio. The elegant vintage sunburst look highlights its classic appeal and makes it a true eye-catcher. Made in the USA and supplied with a high-quality guitar case, the SJ-200 60s Original stands for uncompromising quality, tradition and inspiration for musicians who do not just want to play history, but truly feel it.
The sound of the guitar is just as majestic as its appearance. The solid Sitka spruce top provides a brilliant response, enormous dynamic range and impressive clarity across the entire frequency spectrum. Even the finest nuances are conveyed with sensitivity, while powerful attacks are rewarded with presence and authority. Back and sides made from selected AAA maple give the sound its characteristic brilliance and definition. The tone remains consistently focused, with clear trebles, a controlled bass and a pronounced midrange structure. In combination with the Super Jumbo body, this results in a voluminous, open sound with impressive projection and unmistakable character.
The playability of the Gibson SJ-200 60s Original is impressive from the very first chord, offering comfort, stability and an authentic vintage feel. The three-piece maple and walnut neck sits comfortably in the hand thanks to its smoothly contoured round profile. Fingers glide effortlessly over the strings on the rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets, while the 42.8 mm wide bone nut and 647.7 mm scale length provide balanced string tension and a precise playing feel. The rosewood bridge with bone inlay further supports clean vibration transfer, and the gold-plated Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure excellent tuning stability and smooth, accurate tuning.
With the integrated L. R. Baggs pickup system, this premium acoustic guitar is perfectly prepared for both stage and studio use. The system reproduces the natural acoustic tone of the guitar in a detailed, balanced and authentic manner, from brilliant highs to the powerful low end of the Super Jumbo body. Particularly practical are the discreetly positioned volume and tone controls inside the sound hole, allowing quick and intuitive sound adjustment while playing, without compromising the classic appearance of the guitar. This makes it easy to adapt the sound to the room, the song or the individual playing style at any time.
The design of the Gibson SJ-200 60s Original Vintage Sunburst is a statement of classic elegance and iconic craftsmanship. The refined vintage sunburst finish in nitro lacquer gives the guitar its warm, richly shimmering coloration. A true highlight is the legendary pickguard with floral tortoiseshell-style motifs, which has been inseparably associated with the SJ-200 for decades. It emphasizes the guitar’s luxurious character and makes it instantly recognizable as the King of the Flat-Tops. The look is completed by the elegant MOP Graduated Crown inlays on the fingerboard, combining classic Gibson tradition with meticulous attention to detail.
Gibson SJ-200 60s Original Vintage Sunburst