1998 Gibson SJ-200 Jumbo Guitar Vintage Spec Antique Natural Near-Mint w/ Case
$4,999.99
$4,999.99
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Up for sale, a 1998 Gibson SJ-200 in near-mint, 100% original condition, complete with the original hardshell case. This faithful reissue of Gibson's circa 1948 SJ-200N is finished in Antique Natural high gloss nitro lacquer, boasting a solid X-braced Sitka spruce top, paired with highly-figured bookmatched flame maple back and rims. Benefitting from the maintenance due its vintage, this Gibson features a professional neck reset and carved bone saddle.
The model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of a J-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width, and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson Jumbo is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The maple back and rims ensure a strong note attack and treble detail, and the instrument offers a warm, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's had the opportunity to open up over a number of decades. Weighing 4lbs 10oz, this SJ-200 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with bronze 12-53 strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (2pc, walnut stinger)
-Shape: Round C, measuring .865" deep at 1st fret, .935" at 9th
-Fretboard: Rosewood (dark cut), crown mother of pearl inlays
-Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 25 1/2"
-Nut: 1.725", bone
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, keystone buttons
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘98
Body specs:
-Wood: Spruce, Flame Maple
-Bracing: X (scalloped)
-Bridge: Rosewood open mustache, bone saddle
-Pickguard: Tortoise, floral design
-Label: Orange oval, serialized, Bozeman, MT
The Antique Natural gloss nitro lacquer exhibits broad checking, with just a few small dings on top and back at the lower bout and a few faint scratches on the rims. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included.
The model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of a J-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width, and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson Jumbo is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The maple back and rims ensure a strong note attack and treble detail, and the instrument offers a warm, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's had the opportunity to open up over a number of decades. Weighing 4lbs 10oz, this SJ-200 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with bronze 12-53 strings and easy-playing action.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (2pc, walnut stinger)
-Shape: Round C, measuring .865" deep at 1st fret, .935" at 9th
-Fretboard: Rosewood (dark cut), crown mother of pearl inlays
-Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 25 1/2"
-Nut: 1.725", bone
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, keystone buttons
-Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘98
Body specs:
-Wood: Spruce, Flame Maple
-Bracing: X (scalloped)
-Bridge: Rosewood open mustache, bone saddle
-Pickguard: Tortoise, floral design
-Label: Orange oval, serialized, Bozeman, MT
The Antique Natural gloss nitro lacquer exhibits broad checking, with just a few small dings on top and back at the lower bout and a few faint scratches on the rims. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
The original hardshell case is included.
