2013 Gibson SJ-200 Standard Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Antique Natural Near Mint w/ Case

Up for sale, a 2013 Gibson SJ-200 Standard jumbo acoustic guitar in near mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Antique Natural high gloss nitro lacquer, this Gibson boasts a solid Sitka spruce top with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, paired with solid highly figured curly maple back and sides.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 an SJ-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width, and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone is defined and clear, taking full advantage of the articulate top end snap of maple and the classic, balanced tone of a solid spruce top. The instrument has a smooth, authoritative sound, more relaxed and open-sounding than a brand new Jumbo, delivering sparkling treble detail matched by cavernous low end muscle. Weighing 5lbs 3oz, this SJ-200 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with phosphor bronze 12-53 strings and comfortable action all the way up the fretboard.The two-piece maple neck with walnut center strip features tight, straight tiger flame figuring extending the length of the profile. The neck has a slender, effortless C-shaped carve with nicely rounded shoulders, measuring .810" deep at the 1st fret and .885" at the 9th. The bound dark rosewood fretboard features graduated crown inlays and flawless fretwire. The scale length is 25 1/2“, and the nut measures 1.725" in width, ideal for comfortable chording and fingerstyle playing if desired. The bound headstock features the Gibson logo and crown inlaid in pearl, along with the original set of gold Grover Rotomatic tuning machines which show light patina on the buttons.On the body, the guitar features both the SJ-200's iconic flower and dot silkscreened graphics on the tortoise pickguard, as well as the open moustache rosewood bridge that defines the look of a true Gibson jumbo. The saddle is compensated for ideal intonation and has ample height. The Fishman Ellipse Aura preamp allows for easy and accurate replication of an instrument's sound as mic'd in a professional studio. Players can load up to four Aura Images into this intuitive, discreetly mounted soundhole-mounted preamp. The ergonomic design of the Ellipse Aura puts slider controls at the player’s fingertips, helping to maintain a natural playing position. The Ellipse Aura features Pickup/Image Blend controls, Volume and switchable Natural I and Natural II Low Frequency toneshaping, a Phase Switch, and automatic Anti-Feedback control.The Antique Natural gloss nitro lacquer finish has barely a scratch on it, and the guitar does have a faint odor of smoke which dissipates after being out of the case.The original hardshell case is included.