Gibson Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 Murphy Lab Light Aged Acoustic Guitar - Dark Natural with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200 Murphy Lab revives one of the most legendary acoustics ever built—the “King of the Flat-Tops.” First introduced in 1937 and revered for its immense projection and lush tone, this faithfully recreated model channels the glory of its 1957 predecessor. With a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and AAA flamed maple back and sides, it delivers a balanced blend of warmth, clarity, and punch that defined generations of performers from country greats to rock icons.

Every curve and detail of this SJ-200 reflects Gibson’s Golden Era craftsmanship, from the scalloped X-bracing set with hide glue to the signature Super Jumbo silhouette that commands any room. The AAA two-piece maple neck with a walnut stringer and comfortable Round profile makes it a joy to play, while the 25.5” scale length enhances both resonance and articulation.

Aesthetic excellence meets tradition with ornate appointments that echo the original design. The rosewood fretboard is bound and crowned with mother-of-pearl graduated inlays, paired with a rosewood Four Bar Moustache bridge featuring pearl embellishments. The tortoise pickguard bears the timeless SJ-200 floral motif, and gold Gotoh tuners with Keystone buttons ensure reliable tuning and vintage authenticity.

Finished with Murphy Lab’s Light Aging process, this model exudes the vibe and character of a well-loved vintage treasure—subtly worn, richly resonant, and visually captivating. Complete with a period-correct 1950s Lifton hardshell case, the Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200 Light Aged Dark Natural offers players and collectors alike the chance to experience an acoustic masterpiece steeped in history and tone.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with Hide Glue
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: SJ-200
• Top Material: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Color: Dark Natural
• Back & Sides Material: AAA Flamed Maple
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece with Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with Hide Glue
• Binding Material: Multi-Ply
• Rosette: Black and White Rings

Neck

• Neck Profile: Rounded
• Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.921" at 1st Fret, 0.938" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-Ply
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 
• Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck to Body Joint
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: Single-Ply
• Headplate Inlay: Gibson Logo and Crown in Mother of Pearl
• Headplate Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Hardware

• Bridge Style: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Saddle: Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Tuners: Gotoh with Keystone Buttons and Aged Gold Plating
• Pickguard: Murphy Lab Casted SJ-200

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• String Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 21945056
• Manufacture Date: 2025