Step into the golden age of acoustic craftsmanship with the Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200, a faithful recreation of Gibson’s most celebrated flat-top from the era that defined acoustic excellence. Known as the King of the Flat-tops, this instrument captures the vintage essence and character that made the original SJ-200 legendary among musicians and collectors alike.
The meticulous attention to detail shines through in every aspect of this recreation. Hand-selected maple adorns the back and sides, whilst the distinctive headstock stinger adds that authentic vintage touch. The Thermally Aged top treatment ensures you get the full vintage effect, delivering the tonal characteristics and visual appeal of a genuine 1950s instrument.
This Custom Shop offering represents Gibson’s commitment to preserving the heritage and craftsmanship of their most prized acoustic instruments. The 1957 SJ-200 brings together traditional materials and time-honoured construction techniques to create an instrument that honours the legacy of this iconic flat-top guitar.
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
- Back & Side: Flame maple
- Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
- Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
- Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
- Neck: 2-piece maple w/ Round Profile
- Scale Length: 25.5" / 647.7mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 20, Standard
- Nut: Bone, 1.72" / 43.81mm
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crowns
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
- Tuner Plating: Gold
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
- Pickguard: Casted SJ-200
- Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White
- Bridge Pins: Bone
- Electronics: None
- Includes Gibson Accessory Kit



