Gibson 1957 SJ-200, Antique Natural

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.

Specifications

BODY

• Body Style: Super Jumbo
• Body Shape: SJ-200
• Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
• Back: Flame Maple
• Side: Flame Maple
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with Hide Glue
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back
• Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

NECK

• Profile: Rounded
• Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: 2-piece Maple
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body

HARDWARE

• Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
• Pickguard: Casted SJ-200
• Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White
• Bridge Pins: Bone

ELECTRONICS

• Under Saddle Pickup: None

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .053, .042, .032, .024, .016, .012
• Case: Period Correct Case
• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit