Up for sale, a 1993 Gibson J-200 in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case. This faithful reissue of Gibson's circa 1948 SJ-200N is finished in Antique Natural high gloss nitro lacquer and was crafted during an increasingly heralded era of Gibson production colloquially known as the “good wood” era, boasting a solid X-braced Sitka spruce top paired with highly-figured bookmatched flame maple back and rims.

The Jumbo model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic instruments can match the sheer projection and power of a J-200. With a lower bout that's 17" in width, and a body depth of over 4 1/2", the tone of this particular Gibson Jumbo is extremely bold, full and even-sounding, with equal presence and power afforded each string. The maple back and rims ensure a strong note attack and treble detail, and the instrument offers a warm, relaxed growl emblematic of a soundboard that's had the opportunity to open up over a number of decades. Weighing 4lbs 15oz, this J-200 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple (two-piece, walnut stringer)
• Shape: Slender C, full shoulders, measuring .825" deep at 1st fret, .920" at 9th
• Fretboard: Rosewood, mother of pearl crown inlays
• Frets: Slender, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-3
• Scale Length: 25 1/2"
• Nut: 1.725", bone (upgraded)
• Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line, greened keystone buttons
• Serialization: Eight-digit stamp dates to ‘93

Body specs:

• Wood: Spruce, Flame maple
• Bracing: X
• Bridge: Rosewood open mustache, bone saddle
• Plastics: Tortoise pickguard with floral design
• Label: Oval, Bozeman, MT

This is a crack-free and extremely well-kept instrument, and the gloss Antique Natural nitro lacquer finish exhibits broad checking, with cosmetic wear limited to some minor finish scratches on the back. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

The original Gibson-branded brown alligator hardshell case is included.