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Vintage 1940 Gibson Super Jumbo 200 Acoustic guitar. Iconic pre-war singing cowboy SJ-200 J-200

We are pleased to announce the sale of this magnificent pre-war 1940 Gibson Super Jumbo 200. This instrument was with its previous owner for over 40 years.

The rosewood pre-war version of the J-200 is one of the rarest and most highly sought of all Gibson acoustic guitars. This may be the finest example of this model known to exist.

Known for its superior stylish design and equally spectacular tone, the Super Jumbo 200 is #8 on the list of Vintage guitar Magazine’s top 10 most expensive vintage guitars. Gibson refers to the model as “the King of the flat-tops.” It looks and sounds truly amazing.

This is the most rare and incredible vintage acoustic guitar we have ever had the privilege to offer.

Because of the rare species of woods used in this instrument, it will only be available worldwide through personal courier. No international shipping.

Listeda year ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • SJ-200
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1938 - 1940
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Jumbo
Series
  • Gibson Pre-War Era
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
  • Gibson SJ-200
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

About the Seller

Abalone Vintage

Nashville, TN, United States
(114)
Joined Reverb:2015
Items Sold:129
Product Overview
The first Gibson SJ-200 "Super Jumbo" guitars are among the most desirable and pricey Kalamazoo acoustics, with the rosewood back and sides seen only during this time period offering a much warmer and more balanced sound than the later maple models. The fretboards on from 1938 - 1940 are ebony, while the 1941 - 1943 guitars have a rosewood board. This model was not produced for a few years after this run, returning in 1947 with different specifications.
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Vintage 1940 Gibson Super Jumbo 200 Acoustic guitar. Iconic pre-war singing cowboy SJ-200 J-200 Western beauty
Vintage 1940 Gibson Super Jumbo 200 Acoustic guitar. Iconic pre-war singing cowboy SJ-200 J-200 Western beauty
$149,995

About This Listing

Vintage 1940 Gibson Super Jumbo 200 Acoustic guitar. Iconic pre-war singing cowboy SJ-200 J-200

We are pleased to announce the sale of this magnificent pre-war 1940 Gibson Super Jumbo 200. This instrument was with its previous owner for over 40 years.

The rosewood pre-war version of the J-200 is one of the rarest and most highly sought of all Gibson acoustic guitars. This may be the finest example of this model known to exist.

Known for its superior stylish design and equally spectacular tone, the Super Jumbo 200 is #8 on the list of Vintage guitar Magazine’s top 10 most expensive vintage guitars. Gibson refers to the model as “the King of the flat-tops.” It looks and sounds truly amazing.

This is the most rare and incredible vintage acoustic guitar we have ever had the privilege to offer.

Because of the rare species of woods used in this instrument, it will only be available worldwide through personal courier. No international shipping.

Listeda year ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • SJ-200
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1938 - 1940
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Color Family
  • Brown
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Back Material
  • Rosewood
Sides Material
  • Rosewood
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Jumbo
Series
  • Gibson Pre-War Era
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
  • Gibson SJ-200
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

About the Seller

Abalone Vintage

Nashville, TN, United States
(114)
Joined Reverb:2015
Items Sold:129
Product Overview
The first Gibson SJ-200 "Super Jumbo" guitars are among the most desirable and pricey Kalamazoo acoustics, with the rosewood back and sides seen only during this time period offering a much warmer and more balanced sound than the later maple models. The fretboards on from 1938 - 1940 are ebony, while the 1941 - 1943 guitars have a rosewood board. This model was not produced for a few years after this run, returning in 1947 with different specifications.
Product Reviews

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