Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Light Aged Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Gibson 1957 SJ-200 Light Aged Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

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. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Specifications

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:SJ-200 Southern Jumbo
• Back & Sides Wood:Maple
• Top Wood:Thermally Aged Red Spruce
• Top Finish:Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Light Aged
• Color:Vintage Sunburst
• Body Bracing:Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing
• Binding:Multi-ply ABS
• Neck Wood:Maple
• Neck Shape:Rounded
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Mother of Pearl Crowns
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:25.5"
• Nut Width:1.724"
• Nut/Saddle Material:Bone
• Bridge Material:Rosewood
• Tuning Machines:Aged Tuners
• Strings:Gibson Phosphor Bronze, .012-.053
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Depth at 1st Fret: .882"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .991"

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!