Gibson Elvis SJ-200

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Gibson Elvis SJ-200

Gibson

Elvis SJ-200

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Product Info

Article Number: 525191
Brand: Gibson
Model: Elvis SJ-200
Price: $5,827.80

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This Elvis SJ-200 is a serious instrument, built to evoke the energy of a bygone era. The solid maple back delivers a rich, powerful tone perfect for strumming and flatpicking, while the rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability. It's ideal for gigging musicians and serious collectors who appreciate historical significance and a commanding stage presence.

Product Description

Gibson Elvis SJ-200, Acoustic GuitarThe Gibson Elvis SJ-200 model is based on an instrument given to Elvis during a recording session at Studio B in Nashville in the mid-1960s, and which he played at numerous live performances.

  • Top: solid spruce
  • Back and sides: solid maple
  • 2-Strip neck: Maple with walnut strings
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crown fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • SJ-200 rosewood moustache bridge with Mother-of-Pearl Hourglass and Teardrop inlays
  • Bone saddle
  • Gold-plated Grover Tulip tuners
  • Colour: Ebony
  • Incl. case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid maple back/sides deliver a focused, powerful low-end response.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Mother-of-Pearl inlays offer a stunning, historically-inspired aesthetic.
  • • Grover Tulip tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability for demanding performance.
CONS
  • • The jumbo body size can be unwieldy for players with smaller frames.
  • • Ebony finish can feel a bit thick and potentially impact sustain slightly.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Maple
Neck Material Maple with Walnut Strings
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 20
Electronics None (Acoustic Only)
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The maple back/sides create a tighter, more focused bass response compared to a mahogany SJ-200, resulting in a brighter, more articulate sound.
Walnut strings are a distinct feature of this specific Elvis SJ-200, contributing to a warmer, slightly darker tonal character than traditional Gibson strings.
The neck profile is intended to replicate the feel of the original instrument, leaning towards a slimmer, more comfortable profile than some later Gibson designs.

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