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

The Who redefined rock music in the late '60s. Throughout, Pete Townshend played classic Gibson electrics, which he preferred for their fat tone and engrossing sustain. When it comes to acoustics, Townshend can most often be seen with a Gibson J-200 -- a classic flattop with its own vibrant tone and rich resonance. With the Gibson SJ-200 Pete Townshend, the masters at Gibson's Bozeman, Montana facility offer a beautiful jumbo-bodied guitar crafted to the exact specifications of the man behind classic albums like Tommy, Quadrophenia, and Who's Next.

Big Sound from a Big Guitar

The Townshend SJ-200 uses a AA-grade Sitka spruce top with AAA-grade eastern curly maple back and sides. The maple gives a gorgeous clarity and depth ideal in conjunction with the super jumbo body shape. The spruce top counters with a defined high-end snap. Appropriate for the progenitor of power chords, this acoustic bites with a crisp high-end that lets every chord ring out with force and presence. Capturing all the rich tonal character of this "King of the Flattops," is an advanced L.R. Baggs electronic system selected by Townshend himself.

Classic Flattop Styling

The first Gibson J-200s were widely embraced by singing-cowboy country singers. The Townshend SJ-200 maintains much of the classic style of this era with striking flourishes and hardware. The crown-style mother-of-pearl inlays shine on the smooth rosewood fretboard, and match the floral pattern on the pickguard. This… read more model also includes a mustache-style saddle and handsome single-ply binding on the headstock.

Features:

- Super jumbo design preferred by rock legend Pete Townshend
- Vintage Gibson acoustic style with crown inlays, gold kidney tuners, and mustache-style bridge
- L.R. Baggs Element electronics for accurate reproduction
- Superb tonewoods with Sitka spruce top and AAA-grade curly maple back and sides
- Pete Townshend's signature inlayed at upper frets
- Flamed maple neck with rosewood fretboard and slim profile
- Included hardshell case and certificate of authenticity

This SJ-200 is a magnificent super jumbo acoustic worthy of one of the most influential guitarists of all time. With its weighty tone, smart looks, and comfortable playability, its little wonder that this is the guitar Pete Townshend used to write countless entries in The Who's classic repertoire. read less