Epiphone Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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The Epiphone Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue captures one of the rarest and most sought-after versions of the “King of the Flat-Tops,” bringing that early rosewood-bodied voice back to life with a bold, commanding presence. It has the unmistakable Super Jumbo feel—big, open, and powerful—but with an added layer of depth and richness that sets these pre-war-inspired builds apart.

The thermally aged solid spruce top pairs with solid rosewood back and sides to produce a lush, harmonically complex tone with deep piano-like lows, sparkling highs, and a wide, enveloping character that fills a room effortlessly. The maple neck with a rosewood stringer adds clarity and snap, while the ebony fingerboard keeps everything feeling smooth, fast, and refined under your hands.

Visually, it leans fully into the grandeur of the SJ-200 design, with the moustache bridge, ornate pickguard, multi-ply binding, and crown inlays all working together to create something that feels rich and iconic without crossing into excess. The vintage sunburst finish ties it all together with a timeless look that feels rooted in its late-’30s origins.

With modern L.R. Baggs VTC electronics onboard, it’s ready for the stage while still holding onto that pre-war soul. This is a guitar that doesn’t just project—it surrounds, offering a huge, luxurious voice that feels every bit as special as the originals that inspired it.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid Spruce
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: Super Jumbo
• Top Material: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
• Top Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Top Color: Vintage Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Rosewood
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece with Wedge
• Back & Sides Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter Sawn Solid Spruce
• Binding Material: Multi-Ply
• Rosette: Multi-Ply

Neck

• Neck Profile: Rounded D
• Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple with Rosewood Stringer
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.897" at 1st Fret, 0.975" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.74"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crown
• Fingerboard Binding: Single-Ply
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: Standard
• Neck Finish: Vintage Gloss
• Neck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck; Dovetail Join
• Headstock: Gibson Open Book with Stinger and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo on Rear
• Headstock Binding: Multi-Ply
• Headplate Inlay: Vintage Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Aged Mother of Pearl
• Headplate Finish: Vintage Gloss

Hardware

• Bridge Style: SJ-200 Open Two Bar Moustache with Mother of Pearl Inlays
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Bridge Pins: Bone
• Saddle: Compensated Bone
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Gold Grover Imperial
• Pickguard: SJ-200 with Vintage-style Graphics

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: L.R. Baggs VTC
• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• Case/Gig Bag: Red Line-Inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
• Serial Number: 25111500853
• Manufacture Date: 2025