Gibson SJ-200 Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

Gibson SJ-200 Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Antique Natural, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Left-Handed, Main

Gibson SJ-200 Original Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case), Antique Natural, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Left-Handed, Action Position Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

This SJ-200 Original features the familiar large body shape for unmatched projection and a massive bottom end that's tempered by flame maple back and sides.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Bone nut	Enhanced sonic character
Flame maple back and sides	Bright, focused tone with enhanced sustain
Maple neck	Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Sitka spruce top	Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone

Overview

The enduring legacy of Gibson's "King of the Flat-Tops" continues with the SJ-200 Original. Since its debut in 1937, the SJ-200 has stood as a benchmark for both visual elegance and commanding acoustic tone. Featuring the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system, it faithfully captures the guitar's powerful character and the subtle details of every performance with remarkable authenticity when amplified.

For generations, the SJ-200 has been the choice of artists spanning country, folk, rock, film, and television. Its unmistakable sound has shaped countless recordings and its iconic silhouette has graced stages around the globe. Today, it carries forward the tradition of one of the world's most celebrated acoustic guitars, delivering a distinctive presence in both sound and appearance.

Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and flame maple back and sides, the SJ-200 Original produces a bold, projecting voice with exceptional clarity. Appointments inspired by Gibson's Golden Era reflect its historic roots, while a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, gold hardware, and decorative elements underscore the model's renowned sophistication. The two-piece maple neck features a comfortable Rounded profile and is topped with a rosewood fretboard carrying 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays, one of the instrument's most recognizable visual signatures.

The headstock showcases the Gibson logo and crown in mother-of-pearl inlays, while gold Gotoh… read more Keystone tuners and a bone nut provide dependable tuning stability and smooth operation. An engraved tortoiseshell-colored SJ-200 pickguard complements the carved four-bar Moustache bridge, which is crafted from rosewood and fitted with a bone saddle and TUSQ bridge pins. Together, these classic design touches honor the heritage of the King of the Flat-Tops while maintaining the unmistakable identity of the SJ-200.

At the heart of the SJ-200 Original is the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active design employs two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, paired with individually optimized preamps to reproduce a rich, natural amplified acoustic sound. The system preserves the guitar's unique voice and personality without affecting its unplugged performance. It also delivers gain-before-feedback performance comparable to an under-saddle pickup. Convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls allow quick adjustments while playing and remain virtually unnoticed by the audience.

A Gibson hardshell case is included, ensuring the SJ-200 Original is ready for the stage, the studio, and every destination along the way.

Features:

- Solid Sitka Spruce Top - Delivers powerful projection, clarity, and tonal definition.
- Flame Maple Back and Sides - Adds brightness, balance, and striking visual appeal.
- Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing - Enhances resonance and dynamic response.
- Super Jumbo Body - Produces the bold, commanding acoustic voice the SJ-200 is known for.
- Rounded Maple Neck - Comfortable profile with a 25.5" scale length for strong projection and response.
- Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup - Provides natural, full-bodied amplified tone with impressive feedback resistance.
- Iconic Gibson Appointments - Moustache bridge, engraved pickguard, MOP crown inlays, and gold Gotoh tuners.
- Hardshell Case Included - Ready for stage and studio use.

Specs

Family/Model:: SJ-200 Original
Series:: Original
Back Material:: Flame Maple
Binding:: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish:: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Shape:: SJ-200
Body Style:: Super Jumbo
Bracing:: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
Sides Material:: Flame Maple
Top Material:: Sitka spruce
Fingerboard Material:: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:: 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count:: 20
Frets:: Standard
Inlays:: Mother-of-pearl graduated crowns
Joint:: Compound dovetail neck-to-body
Neck Material:: 2-piece maple
Nut Material:: Bone
Nut Width:: 1.72 in. | 43.81 mm
Profile:: Rounded
Scale Length:: 25.5 in. | 647.7 mm
Pickup System:: Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls:: Volume and Tone controls
Output Jack:: 1/4" endpin jack
Bridge:: SJ-200 Four-Bar Moustache
Bridge Pins:: TUSQ
Pickguard:: SJ-200 no border
Saddle Material:: Bone
Truss Rod Cover:: Black with Wide White
Tuner Plating:: Gold
Tuning Machines:: Gotoh Keystone
Case:: Hardshell Case Included

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Antique Natural, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Left-Handed

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCJB20HFANL

Antique Natural, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Right-Handed

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCJB20HFAN

Vintage Sunburst, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Left-Handed

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCJB20HFVSL

Vintage Sunburst, with Baggs HiFi DNA system, Right-Handed

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCJB20HFVS

Vintage Sunburst, with Baggs VTC system, Right-Handed

Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCJB20VS

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted February 18, 2025 by Jon C in Ninilchik, AK

"My Dream Guitar"

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I've wanted an SJ-200 since the 1970s, so this has been my dream guitar since high school. For finger picking, bluegrass style, there may be few guitars finer. Its sound is bright, yet rich. The jumbo body with the spruce top projects beautifully without amplification. I purchased mine through zZounds a year ago and I love it!