Gibson 1930's SJ-200 Mystic Rosewood 2012

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Since its birth in 1937, the "SJ-200" has enjoyed immense popularity, especially among country musicians, and is even called the "King of Flat Top" due to its luxurious design. It is also famous as the beloved instrument of legends such as Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Keith Richards, and Neil Young. Since its release in 1938, its specifications have been changed numerous times up to the present day, but it has always remained an object of desire for acoustic guitar fans. This instrument is a "1930's SJ-200," a reproduction of the specifications from its early appearance in the 1930s, and is a used item from 2012. This guitar features an Adirondack spruce top, wild grain rosewood sides and back, curly maple neck, ebony fingerboard and open mustache bridge, Grover gold imperial tuners, scalloped X-bracing, and a neck heel cap strap pin. The J-200 originated in 1937 when it was made for country singer Ray Whitley. It was designed with unique inlays to look spectacular on stage and a large body to produce volume and bass. Production began in 1938, and it remains Gibson's flagship model to this day. Originally made with Brazilian rosewood, this instrument is a reproduction in rosewood. In terms of appearance, the crown inlays on the headstock and fingerboard, the bridge shape, and the pickguard are all decorative. It is a model that has been made with meticulous care befitting a flagship model. Above all, it boasts a large jumbo body with a 17-inch diameter. The heavy low end, voluminous and loud sound is a feeling that is hard to experience with other models. The use of rosewood gives this guitar a richer, more resonant tone with a crisp, bright sound. When strummed forcefully, it produces a powerful and brilliant sound; when strummed, it delivers a thick, sweet, warm tone, offering a wide range of expression. There are some paint chips along the wood joints on the back of the headstock and neck, but these are common and do not affect playability. The pickguard inlay shows some slight ink wear from use, which adds to its character. There are some dents on the top and other signs of age-related use, but there are no wood cracks, and considering its approximately 15 years of age, it is in relatively good condition. It features a FISHMAN under-saddle piezo pickup. It's an active, non-controller design. It produces a clear, well-defined line sound, and you can also enjoy various sound shaping possibilities by connecting it to a separate preamp. Experience the powerful sound produced by the Adirondack spruce and jumbo body up close. An original hard case is included.

Condition:EX+
Top:Solid Adirondack Spruce
Side:Solid Rosewood
Back:Solid Rosewood
Neck:Curly Maple 3pc.
Fingerboard:Ebony
Bridge:Ebony
Machine Head:Grover/Gold Imperial
Fingerboard Inlay: Crown Inlay
Rosette:Abalone
Binding:Black&white
Pick Guard:Original
Pick up:FISHMAN Natural-1
Nut width:43.8mm
Scale:647.7mm
Case:Original Hard Case
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