Gibson flat-top acoustic guitars share the spotlight with Martin, commanding overwhelming presence and popularity. Emerging through trial and error despite wartime hardships, their legendary models embody the very history of flat-top guitars.
　Among them, the Jumbo 200, nicknamed the "King of Flat-Tops," radiates a special aura as a particularly high-end model.

The Gibson Super Jumbo was born in 1937.Its origins trace back to a meeting between cowboy star Ray Whitley and Gibson's Guy Hart at Madison Square Garden's rodeo arena. Ray proposed, "I want you to build a guitar with a super funky, super country design." The Super Jumbo was born from this request. It was subsequently embraced by Gene Autry, Tex Ritter,and Jimmy Wakeley, quickly becoming a popular model in Gibson's flat-top lineup. Officially named the "Super Jumbo 200" due to its $200 price tag at the time, the SJ-200 saw approximately 100 units produced by 1942.

　The Super Jumbo was born in 1937.It came into being when cowboy star Ray Whitley and Gibson's Guy Hart met at Madison Square Garden's rodeo arena. Ray proposed, "I want you to build a guitar with a super funky, super country design." The Super Jumbo was subsequently embraced by Gene Autry, Tex Ritter,and Jimmy Wakefield, quickly becoming a popular model in Gibson's flat-top lineup. Officially named the "Super Jumbo 200" due to its $200 price tag at the time, the SJ-200 saw approximately 100 units produced by 1942.

　Re-released as the "J-200" starting in 1946 after the war. A major feature is that while the pre-war models had rosewood sides and back, the post-war models featured maple (only two custom-order maple side and back models were produced before the war).Additionally, a natural finish appeared in '48, the peghead received a single-layer cell binding, and from '49 onward, the body thickness increased from 4 1/2 inches to 4 2/3 inches, then to 4 7/8 inches in '52, and finally to 5 inches by the mid-1960s.
The "Jumbo 200," beloved not only by country musicians but also by legendary artists like Elvis Presley and Keith Richards, continues to reign as an eternal Gibson premium model.
　Today, the Gibson Custom Shop is produced by the Montana Factory team led by Master Luthier Ren Ferguson. For the 100th anniversary in 1994, Luthier Ren and then-Custom Luthier John Walker teamed up to unveil several flat-top acoustic guitars with unprecedented, ultra-luxurious specifications.While Gibson had previously seemed to concede the ground to Martin in terms of luxurious, high-end inlays, the SJ-200 100th Anniversary models introduced here are exceptional pieces boasting a powerful impact, originality, and a sense of luxury. We urge you to seize this opportunity to acquire one of these world-exclusive, supreme items.

Gibson SJ-200 '94 #90034043 Jacaranda

　Featuring premium Sitka spruce for the top and rare Brazilian rosewood for the sides and back, this represents the ultimate style. The sound produced by its super jumbo body is thick and robust. From its solid bass to its richly harmonic highs, it offers superb balance and incredible volume. With its outstanding response, it proudly showcases the presence of each individual note, even when fingerpicking.Even more astonishing are the numerous decorations. As if inspired by the Martin D-45 Deluxe, dazzlingly luxurious abalone inlays adorn every possible spot, including the fingerboard, pickguard, headstock, bridge, and body purfling. It is no longer just a guitar, but a work of art. The way the white, green, and purple inlays shimmer from different angles is truly elegant and luxurious. It is truly an item worthy of being called a 100th anniversary commemorative edition.

Gibson SJ-200 '94 #90074036 Bird's Eye Maple

Gibson SJ-200 '94 #90104024 Madagascar Rosewood

　The inlay featuring an arrangement of Celtic patterns applied to the fingerboard, pickguard, headstock, and bridge accentuates the originality of this piece. The exquisite balance where "symmetry" and "asymmetry" coexist is truly captivating.The purfling generously embedded with 24-karat gold leaf and the Celtic pattern carving on the neck heel further elevate its high-end feel to a level that can only be described as more than sufficient.The top features premium Sitka spruce, while the sides and back utilize Madagascar rosewood with a beautiful grain reminiscent of Brazilian rosewood. Finished as a jumbo model, it delivers a hard, forward-projecting sound with ample volume. The vintage sunburst color, executed with Gibson's signature skill, evokes traditional beauty.

　Released to commemorate the 90th anniversary, this is a limited edition of 90 pieces. Featuring a mahogany neck and Indian rosewood sides and back, it delivers a truly magnificent sound—rich in volume and full of core resonance. Its tight, focused tone offers a distinct charm, differing from the character of maple-bodied models.Furthermore, details like the script logo on the headstock reminiscent of the pre-war era and the traditional-style position markers make it a specification worthy of being called an anniversary model, appealing to the hearts of enthusiasts. Incidentally, this model was used by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour during the Division Bell Tour.

Gibson J-200 "Sparkle Sunburst" '91 #19910006

The serial number starting with "1991~" hints at this being a special item: a '91 Custom Shop "Jumbo 200". A luxurious version where meticulously crafted flower vines bloom from the pickguard to the fingerboard and up the headstock.Gold sparkle inlay, infused with gold dust, adorns the body purfling, back centerline, soundhole, both sides of the fingerboard, and around the headstock, creating an overwhelming sense of individuality and luxury. This piece can be seen as a precursor to the later 100th Anniversary Edition, which heavily utilized sparkle decoration. It delivers a superb sound, perfectly harmonizing the clarity unique to maple with the deep reverb characteristic of the Jumbo.