Gibson SJ-200 Original VS

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Gibson SJ-200 Original VS

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SJ-200 Original VS

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Product Info

Article Number: 482803
Brand: Gibson
Model: SJ-200 Original VS
Price: $5,168.90

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This SJ-200 Original VS is a powerhouse – a true icon. The solid maple back and forth combine with the Sitka spruce for a huge, resonant voice that’s perfect for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a big, commanding sound. It’s a serious guitar for serious players, embodying that classic Gibson jumbo vibe.

Product Description

  • Gibson SJ-200 Original VS
  • 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: Vintage Sunburst
  • Incldues case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid flamed maple back/sides deliver exceptional projection and clarity
  • • Sitka spruce top provides a responsive and balanced tone with age
  • • LR Baggs VTC system offers a discreet and high-quality amplified sound
  • • Gotoh Keystone tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and vintage aesthetics
CONS
  • • The Super Jumbo size can be unwieldy for players with smaller frames
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players
  • • The vintage sunburst finish might not appeal to those preferring a more modern look

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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 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VTC is a surprisingly natural-sounding system for a cartridge, offering a clean amplified tone without excessive feedback. It's a step up from basic piezo systems, but lacks the complexity of a full-blown soundhole pickup.
The neck is a vintage '50s rounded profile, which is comfortable for many, but the Super Jumbo body size may make it feel a little bulky. It's best to try one in person if possible.
It aims to capture that vintage essence with its solid wood construction and classic appointments, but modern materials and construction techniques mean it's brighter and more responsive than the originals. It's a fantastic modern interpretation, though.

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