Gibson SJ-200 Original AN

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Gibson SJ-200 Original AN

Gibson

SJ-200 Original AN

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Product Info

Article Number: 482797
Brand: Gibson
Model: SJ-200 Original AN
Price: $5,058.90

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This SJ-200 Original AN is a powerhouse – it's got that iconic jumbo tone, beautifully crafted with solid woods and a responsive pickup system. It's perfect for players seeking a commanding stage presence and a rich, articulate voice, especially those drawn to classic country, blues, and roots music. It’s a serious instrument for the discerning musician.

Product Description

  • Gibson SJ-200 Original AN
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Body shape: Super Jumbo
  • Back and sides: Solid flamed maple
  • Top: Solid sitka spruce
  • Two-piece neck: maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crowns fretboard inlays
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
  • Bone nut
  • LR Baggs VTC cartridge system
  • SJ-200 Four Bar Mustache Bridge
  • Gotoh Keystone machine heads
  • Colour: Antique Natural
  • Incldues case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid flamed maple back/sides deliver a focused, mature tonal response.
  • • Sitka spruce top provides excellent projection and dynamic range.
  • • LR Baggs VTC pickup system offers a clean, amplified tone suitable for stage.
  • • Gotoh Keystone tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, a significant upgrade.
CONS
  • • The Super Jumbo body is substantial, potentially uncomfortable for smaller players.
  • • Maple construction leans towards a brighter tone; may not suit all genres.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most guitarists.

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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 in)
Frets 20
Electronics LR Baggs VTC cartridge system
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC is known for its natural, uncolored amplified tone – it’s more subtle than many systems, aiming to reproduce the acoustic guitar's voice faithfully rather than add effects.
The neck is a standard '50s style profile, which is relatively full. While not as slim as some modern necks, it’s well-shaped and playable, though smaller hands might find it a bit bulkier than ideal.
Not a direct recreation, but it signifies a focus on traditional construction techniques and appointments, aiming for a vintage-inspired aesthetic and feel, using current materials and build standards.

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