Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Antique Natural with Hardshell Case

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Few acoustic guitars carry the visual impact and sonic authority of the SJ-200. First introduced in 1937, the Super Jumbo quickly earned its legendary “King of the Flat-Tops” nickname thanks to its massive body, commanding projection, and unmistakable stage presence. By the late 1940s and into the 1950s, the shift to maple back and sides gave the SJ-200 its signature clarity, punch, and shimmering top end, cementing its place across genres — from classic country and folk to rock, pop, and modern singer-songwriter performances.

The Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue faithfully channels the spirit of those coveted late-’50s originals while making the experience accessible to today’s players. Its all-solid construction pairs a thermally aged Sitka spruce top with solid figured maple back and sides, delivering a bold, piano-like low end, clear articulation, and a wide, enveloping soundstage that fills a room effortlessly. The scalloped X-bracing enhances responsiveness, making this guitar equally at home under a gentle fingerstyle touch or an aggressive strum. The two-piece flame maple neck with a walnut stringer offers a comfortable C-profile feel that balances vintage authenticity with modern playability.

Outfitted with L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics, the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue is ready for the stage and studio right out of the case, faithfully translating its natural acoustic voice when plugged in. Classic details like the engraved SJ-200 pickguard, rosewood moustache bridge with mother-of-pearl inlays, crown fingerboard inlays, and Gibson-style open-book headstock complete the vintage aesthetic. Whether you’re a performer seeking a commanding acoustic presence or a collector drawn to iconic designs, this SJ-200 delivers the look, feel, and sound that made the original a true legend.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC (Under-Saddle Pickup with Soundhole Controls)
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: SJ-200 (Super Jumbo)
• Top Material: Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
• Top Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Top Color: Antique Natural
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Figured Maple
• Back Configuration: Two-Piece Back
• Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Multi-ply Top and Back; Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
• Rosette: SJ-200 Style

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard C
• Neck Material: Two-Piece Flame Maple with Walnut Stringer
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.880" at 1st Fret, 0.960" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crown
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-Ply
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
• Headstock: Gibson-Style Open Book
• Headstock Binding: Single-Ply
• Headplate Inlay: Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother-of-Pearl
• Headplate Finish: Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: SJ-200 Two-Bar Moustache
• Bridge Material: Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe, Gold with Opaque Vintage Buttons
• Pickguard: SJ-200 Engraved Celluloid

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
• Strings: .012–.053
• Case/Gig Bag: Red Line-Inspired Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
• Serial Number: 25091500681
• Manufacture Date: 2025