Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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Few acoustic guitars carry the prestige and unmistakable presence of the SJ-200. Introduced by Gibson in 1937 and affectionately known as the "King of the Flat-Tops," the model quickly became the instrument of choice for artists spanning country, folk, rock, and Americana. In collaboration with Gibson Custom, Epiphone faithfully recreates one of the most desirable post-war versions with the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, bringing vintage-inspired craftsmanship, premium materials, and authentic styling within reach of today's musicians. From its thermally aged tonewoods to its historically accurate appointments, this guitar captures the spirit of a golden era while offering the reliability modern players demand.

Built with all-solid tonewoods, this reissue pairs a thermally aged Sitka spruce top with beautifully figured solid maple back and sides to deliver the commanding projection, sparkling articulation, and rich harmonic complexity that have defined the SJ-200 for generations. The two-piece flame maple neck with walnut center stringer provides exceptional stability, while the comfortable C-profile and bound Indian rosewood fingerboard make long sessions effortless. Whether you're accompanying vocals, recording layered acoustic tracks, or commanding the stage with full-band arrangements, the SJ-200's bold voice offers powerful bass response, shimmering highs, and remarkable clarity that fills any room with ease.

Ready for both stage and studio, the factory-installed LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup system faithfully reproduces the guitar's natural acoustic character through any amplifier or PA system with discreet soundhole-mounted controls. Vintage-correct details, including the engraved SJ-200 pickguard, open-book headstock, graduated crown inlays, and rosewood two-bar Moustache bridge, complete the experience, while the included Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics ensures this exceptional instrument is protected wherever your musical journey takes you.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC
• 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: Vintage Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Figured Maple
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
• Binding Material: Multi-Ply Top & Back, Single-Ply Fingerboard & Headstock
• Rosette: Multi-Ring

Neck

• Neck Profile: Standard “C”
• Neck Material: Two-Piece Flame Maple with Walnut Stringer
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.869" at 1st Fret, 0.938" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-Ply
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
• Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
• Headstock: Gibson Open Book
• Headstock Binding: Single-Ply
• Headplate Inlay: Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother-of-Pearl
• Headplate Finish: Vintage Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: SJ-200 Two-Bar Moustache
• Bridge Material: Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl Bar Inlays
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe
• Pickguard: Engraved Celluloid SJ-200

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC Under-Saddle Pickup with Active Preamp, Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone Controls
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Red Line-Inspired Hardshell Case with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
• Serial Number: 26031500417
• Manufacture Date: 2026