100th Anniversary Custom SJ-200
Released to commemorate the company’s 90th anniversary, this is a limited edition of 90 guitars. Featuring a mahogany neck and Indian rosewood sides and back, it produces a truly magnificent, full-bodied sound with great depth. Its tight, focused tone—which differs in character from the maple version—is particularly appealing.Furthermore, features such as the cursive logo on the headstock—reminiscent of the pre-war era—and traditional-style position marks make this a model truly worthy of the “anniversary” designation, sure to appeal to enthusiasts. Incidentally, this model was a favorite of Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, who used it during the “Division Bell Tour.”
| [Model Specifications] | |
| Body Style: | Super Jumbo |
| Top: | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides: | Solid Indian Rosewood |
| Neck: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood, 20 frets |
| Scale Length & Nut Width: | Approx. 645.0 mm & Approx. 42.0 mm |
| Fingerboard Inlays: | Abalone Vine |
| Bridge: | Ebony, Moustache |
| Bridge Inlay: | Two Abalone Bars |
| Bridge Pins: | Ebony with Pearl Inlays |
| Tuners: | Gibson Gold (Replaced) |
| Pickguard: | Original |
| Other Inlays: | Abalone Flower Pot Headstock |
| Finish: | Natural |
This 1991 Custom Shop "Jumbo 200" is clearly a special item, as evidenced by its serial number beginning with "1991~." It is a luxurious model featuring a flower vine design that blooms from the pickguard to the fingerboard and onto the headstock, meticulously crafted down to the finest details.The gold sparkle finish—infused with gold dust—applied to the body purfling, the centerline on the back, the soundhole, both sides of the fingerboard, and around the headstock exudes overwhelming character and a sense of luxury. This piece can be seen as a precursor to the 100th-anniversary edition released later, which made extensive use of sparkle accents. It delivers a superb sound where the clarity unique to maple harmonizes beautifully with the deep reverb characteristic of the Jumbo.
| [Model Specifications] | |
| Body Style: | Super Jumbo |
| Top: | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides: | Solid Curly Maple |
| Neck: | Flamed Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Ebony, 20 frets |
| Scale Length & Nut Width: | 25-1/2" (647.7 mm) & 1.725" (43.8 mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays: | Abalone Vine |
| Bridge: | Ebony, Moustache |
| Bridge Inlay: | Four Abalone Bars & 2 Dots |
| Bridge Pins: | Ebony with Abalone |
| Tuners: | Original Deluxe Gold |
| Pickguard: | Abalone Inlay |
| Other Inlays: | Hand-Engraved Neck Heel |
| Finish: | Sunburst |
A Custom Shop model named “Vine,” referring to the climbing plant. Since it appears in the catalog, it can be considered one of the more well-known Custom Shop models. True to its name, this deluxe version features gorgeous, lustrous abalone vine inlays on the fingerboard.Avalon inlays are also applied around the soundhole, on the body purfling, and on the bridge, while the pickguard is lavishly decorated with hand-carved vine motifs. The engravings on the wavy gold tuning machine buttons exude a subtle sense of luxury. This is a truly exceptional instrument, producing a bright and clear sound from the finest curly maple.You can also enjoy a line-level sound by retrofitting an L.R. Baggs pickup.
| [Model Specifications] | |
| Body Style: | Super Jumbo |
| Top: | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides: | Solid Eastern Curly Maple |
| Neck: | Flamed Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Ebony, 20 frets |
| Scale Length & Nut Width: | 25-1/2" (647.7 mm) & 1.725" (43.8 mm) |
| Fingerboard Inlays: | Abalone Vine |
| Bridge: | Ebony, Moustache |
| Bridge Inlay: | Four Abalone Bars & 2 Dots |
| Bridge Pins: | White with Abalone Inlays |
| Tuners: | Engraved Gold Waverly |
| Pickguard: | Hand-Engraved Vine Design |
| Other Inlays: | Abalone Body Trim |
| Finish: | Vintage Sunburst |
Author: Inoue, Store Manager at Advance Guitars – Vintage Guitar Expert
An expert who has been involved with musical instruments since childhood and has appraised and sold over several thousand vintage guitars. He maintains strong connections with collectors and dealers overseas. Guided by the belief that “the history of a guitar can change with a single color or stamp,” he strives to provide detailed and passionate commentary.
Qualifications and Experience: 8 years as a musical instrument appraiser; contributor and supervising editor for Guitar Magazine and other publications
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