A world-renowned collector's item has arrived in pristine condition!

This 2001 Gibson Acoustic Custom Shop SJ-200 Custom Built Vine was designed (and supervised) by Ren Ferguson, one of Gibson’s legendary master luthier.
It is a custom-built instrument crafted by skilled artisans at every stage of production and a select group of elite craftsmen, each excelling in their respective fields, and represents an example from the manufacturing period hailed as the “golden age” of the Acoustic Custom Shop.
Furthermore, with only a few dozen units produced, it is recognized worldwide as a collector’s item.

Details, Specifications, and Materials
・Top: Selected, high-quality Custom Shop-grade Sitka spruce
・Body Back & Sides: Solid Eastern Curly Maple (carefully selected, top-grade flame maple)
・Neck: Solid Eastern Curly Maple (carefully selected, top-grade flame maple)
・Fingerboard: High-quality ebony
・Inlays: Exquisitely crafted abalone vine pattern on the fingerboard and headstock; abalone binding on the body; pearl oyster and abalone inlays on the bridge
・Pickguard: Hand-engraved vine pattern

The Gibson Super Jumbo (SJ) is hailed as the pinnacle and ultimate achievement of Gibson acoustic guitars, often described as the “King of the Flat-Tops.”
In addition to its overwhelming volume and powerful bass, it boasts the clear, brilliant harmonic characteristics that can only be achieved with high-quality maple.
It also stands out for its dynamics, delivering a lifelike sound during strumming and a brilliant sustain rich in nuance during fingerpicking.

Overall Condition
・This instrument is not in completely flawless condition. There are scattered minor scratches and faint dents across the entire body, but there are no major, noticeable defects or damage to the wood.
・The finish shows signs of aging, such as thinning of the lacquer and cracks in the topcoat, but these are in the early stages and appear sporadically.
・The frets showed no significant wear from playing, only minor scuff marks and some dullness due to age; minimal fret filing (shaping and leveling) has improved the playability.
・The original nut has been shimmed and remounted. (Some touch-ups have been made to the surrounding finish.)
・This instrument has reached its 25th year of age. Considering its age, it is in clean and excellent condition.

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 02981016
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Hard Case (Original accessory from that era; the exterior shows minor age-related damage and dirt, and the interior fabric shows minor wear from age)
Accessories: Pre-pack checklist (Date: Not listed), box wrench
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement checked up to 60 degrees on both sides with no problems
Remaining Fret Height: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playability
String Height (Low-String Side): 3.1 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 3.1 mm at the 12th fret Nut width: 43.7 mm
Nut width: 43.7 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.3 mm
Neck thickness near the 9th fret: 21.8 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EJ-16 / .012-.053 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, fret leveling and shaping

* As this is a used item, please be aware that there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are difficult to see in the photos or not listed here.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the values will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize and ask for your understanding if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.

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