Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood
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Gibson
SJ-200 Standard Rosewood
Product Info
Article Number:
588898
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
SJ-200 Standard Rosewood
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SJ-200 Standard Rosewood is a powerhouse – a true statement instrument. The rosewood gives it a warm, full voice, while the spruce top cuts through beautifully. It's built for the player who wants a jumbo’s big sound and presence, and appreciates the classic Gibson vibe.
Product Description
- Gibson SJ-200 Standard Rosewood
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Modern Collection
- Style: Super Jumbo
- Back and sides: Solid rosewood
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- 2-piece maple neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother-of-Pearl graduated crowns fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 43.8 mm (1.73")
- Bone nut
- 20 frets
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs Anthem
- SJ-200 Four bar moustache bridge
- Grover Rotomatics machine heads with Imperial buttons
- Colour: Rosewood Burst
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid rosewood back/sides deliver rich, complex overtones and sustain.
- • Sitka spruce top provides excellent projection and dynamic range.
- • L.R. Baggs Anthem pickup system offers a natural, amplified tone.
- • Grover Rotomatics ensure rock-solid tuning stability, crucial for a jumbo.
CONS
- • The Super Jumbo size can be unwieldy for players with smaller frames.
- • Rosewood burst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Rosewood
Neck Material
2-Piece Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
20
Electronics
L.R. Baggs Anthem
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Anthem system is a significant upgrade, offering more natural acoustic reproduction than the older Gibson electronics, due to its under-saddle transducer and microphone combination.
The neck is a standard Gibson profile, which some smaller-handed players might find a bit thick, though the 25.5” scale helps with reach. A setup can often alleviate any issues.
The finish itself has minimal impact on tone, but the rosewood itself contributes significantly to the rich, warm and complex sonic character of the guitar.
