Back to navigation


A King's Acoustic Crowned in Rosewood





This article was


Written By





Our Product Research Team





Get to know them!





Harboring massive appeal since its debut in 1937, the SJ-200's visual charm and sonic performance are just as iconic as the knightly artists who chose to wield them. Enter the Gibson Acoustic SJ-200 Standard Rosewood acoustic-electric guitar: a one-to-one rendering of the legendary model's figure and fidelity that packs everything from modern improvements to tonewood construction and hardware designed for discerning contemporary players. Starting with a unique rosewood and spruce recipe, the SJ-200 Standard Rosewood bears traditional tone and response, easily navigable by a compound joint mahogany neck and ebony fretboard. It's tied together by the utmost in hardware design, including a TUSQ nut and saddle combo and professional-grade tuning machines. Stability, integrity, and vintage sonics are all present and accounted for. Dressed to the nines in a new rosewood suit, the SJ-200 Standard Rosewood is sure to emerge as the standout instrument in any acoustic arsenal.





Related Videos: SJ-200 Standard Rosewood Acoustic-electric Guitar





NOW PLAYING:


Gibson Bozeman Factory Tour





Ren Ferguson on Gibson Acoustic


A fresh sonic take on SJ-200 tradition





The SJ-200 is everything that lovers of the model have come to expect in recent years, with one difference: an all-rosewood back and sides construction. With the tight responsiveness of Sitka spruce in the guitar's top, rosewood employs rounder, midrange-focused sonics; making a suitable instrumental choice spanning multiple genres and play styles. X-style bracing further ensures optimal vibration transfer and structural stability to tackle more aggressive playing situations. Of course, it's all fashioned through Gibson's proprietary Super Jumbo body style, facilitating powerful and wide acoustic projection with plenty of sustain.





Serial 20334023


Serial 20334023


High-class appointments destined for royalty





With its deluxe design throughout, the SJ-200 Standard Rosewood cultivates the visual appeal of its ancestors while aligning its performance to meet the needs of the modern player. A gloss-finished mahogany neck featuring a compound dovetail joint and roundneck profile mimics the comfort of antique Gibson design while allotting superior access to any location on the fretboard. Further enhanced by its TUSQ nut and saddle combo, the SJ-200 Standard Rosewood harbors exceptional vibration authenticity and string support. It all boils down to a unique assemblage of gold Gibson hardware and Grover Imperial tuning machines, keeping intonation as tight as possible in between sets.





LR Baggs electronics: exceptional amplified tone





The SJ-200 Standard comes stock with a feedback-busting, natural-sounding pickup: the LR Baggs Anthem. The Anthem's hybrid under-saddle and mic design amplify your playing in a clean, clear, and dynamic way. While many guitar mics can be too prone to feedback ? or produce an equally as unwanted "boxy" sound when in use ? the LR Baggs Anthem perfectly translates the detail, warmth, and personality of your instrument with results that are sure to turn the heads of acoustic purists everywhere. Take it from the Sweetwater crew: unplugged or direct, the SJ-200 Standard sings beautifully.





Serial 20334023


Gibson Acoustic SJ-200 Standard Rosewood Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


A rosewood revival of the iconic “King of the Flat-tops” SJ-200 acoustic guitar


Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides furnish tight response with a crystal clear low to midrange balance


Legendary Super Jumbo shape is easy to maneuver and supplies ample projective power in any playing situation


Hand-scalloped X-bracing allows authentic vibration transfer and boosts structural integrity


Built-in LR Baggs Anthem active preamp system for a detailed onstage output


Gloss-finished mahogany neck with roundneck profile ensures swift access along the fretboard


Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pear graduated crowns inlays and side markers


TUSQ nut and saddle material provide a stable and authentic playing field


Grover Imperial tuners facilitate immaculate intonation stability


Vintage-inspired gold hardware guarantees sightly visual appeal