Step into the golden age of acoustic craftsmanship with this exceptional Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200, a faithful recreation of Gibson’s most celebrated flat-top from their legendary era. Known as the “King of the Flat-tops,” this instrument captures the vintage vibe and character that made the original SJ-200 one of the most prized acoustic guitars in Gibson’s storied history.
Meticulous attention to detail defines every aspect of this remarkable instrument, from the hand-selected maple back and sides to the distinctive headstock stinger that marks authentic vintage Gibson acoustics. The thermally aged top contributes to the full vintage aesthetic, while premium construction techniques ensure both visual authenticity and superior tonal performance.
The skilled artisans at Gibson’s Murphy Lab have applied their Light Ageing treatment to this SJ-200, creating the appearance and feel of decades of gentle play wear. Combined with lightly aged hardware throughout, this finishing process imbues the guitar with the unique character and unmistakable vibe of an original Golden Era Gibson, making it virtually indistinguishable from a well-maintained vintage example.
- Shape: SJ-200
- Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Flame Maple
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back, Single-ply Headstock and Fretboard
- Neck Material: 2-piece Maple
- Neck Profile: Rounded
- Nut width: 43.81 mm
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 647.7 mm
- Number of frets: 20
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
- Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
- Tuners: Gotoh with Keystone Button
- Plating Aged Gold
- Under Saddle Pickup: N/A



