Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200 VCS

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Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200 VCS

Gibson

Johnny Cash SJ-200 VCS

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Product Info

Article Number: 588978
Brand: Gibson
Model: Johnny Cash SJ-200 VCS
Price: $14,289.00

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This SJ-200 VCS is a real statement piece – a beautifully crafted tribute to a legend. The maple provides a focused, powerful tone, while the LR Baggs pickup makes it stage-ready. It's perfect for serious players seeking a jumbo’s resonance and iconic aesthetics, and who appreciate a custom shop build quality.

Product Description

  • Gibson Johnny Cash SJ-200 VCS
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Custom Shop Collectors Johnny Cash Model
  • Style: Super Jumbo
  • Back and sides: solid flamed maple
  • Top: solid sitka spruce
  • 2 Piece neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Mother-of-Pearl Johnny Cash fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
  • Nut: Bone
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
  • SJ-200 Four Bar moustache bridge
  • Vintage Keystone machine heads
  • Colour: Vintage Cherry Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid flamed maple back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones.
  • • Custom Shop build ensures exceptional craftsmanship and detail.
  • • LR Baggs VTC pickup provides a clear, amplified signal for stage.
  • • Mother-of-Pearl inlays and vintage hardware add stunning visual appeal.
CONS
  • • Super jumbo size makes it unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.
  • • Maple construction can be less forgiving with aggressive strumming.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Flamed Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5")
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs VTC
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The flamed maple back and sides add a noticeable brightness and clarity compared to a standard Spruce SJ-200, focusing the bass response and adding more sustain.
The neck profile is a vintage '50s rounded shape, which is generally comfortable, but the jumbo size and wider nut width (1.73") might feel bulky for those with smaller hands.
The inlays are designed to be a faithful representation of the custom fingerboard details Johnny Cash favored, offering a distinct aesthetic touch.

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