Gibson SJ-200 Rosewood, 1940

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"GIBSON KING OF THE FLAT-TOPS"

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Gibson / 1940 SJ-200 Rosewood

[Play-Along Video]

—The Ultimate Historical Legacy

“Are you on a never-ending quest to find the pinnacle of acoustic guitars?”
The refined tone of current models and the sound of typical vintage guitars simply won’t satisfy you.
What you truly seek is an overwhelming presence and a “bottomless, profound resonance” that stirs the soul of the player.

The ultimate vintage guitar is not merely an instrument—it is “history itself.”
However, one must admit that the probability of encountering a truly valuable pre-war original model—especially a legendary flagship model—is nothing short of a miracle. Collectors
around the world are desperately searching for them, and even after years of searching, such instruments rarely appear on the market. For someone as
uncompromising as you, this endless journey in search of the perfect guitar must have been a series of hardships.

Here lies the one and only answer that will fully satisfy that longing and bring your quest to a close:
the 1940 Gibson SJ-200 Rosewood.

Born in 1937 in response to requests from “Singing Cowboys” such as Ray Whitley, the SJ-200 would later be hailed as the “King of the Flat-Tops.”
This particular instrument is a legendary rosewood-body model, produced only during an extremely brief period before the side and back materials were changed to maple due to material shortages caused by World War II.

We present this guitar not merely as a player’s instrument, but as a museum-quality piece of art.

—The Ultimate Sound

The combination of the 17-inch Super Jumbo body and Brazilian rosewood produces deep, rumbling bass tones.
Coupled with this is the mature yet lustrous high end—a hallmark of pre-war Gibson guitars—that has been refined over more than 80 years. It is a magical tone that could never be replicated with
today’s materials.

—Artistic Design

An exquisitely detailed floral pickguard handcrafted by artisans, the iconic mustache bridge, and luxurious inlays.
The prosperity and pride of 1940s America are embodied in every detail.

—Historical Value

A few years later, the availability of rosewood became limited, and the SJ-200 transitioned to a maple body.
In other words, the “rosewood SJ-200” is the epitome of an era of unparalleled luxury, symbolizing the dawn of Gibson’s golden age.

There are only a handful of original pre-war rosewood SJ-200s left in the world.
This is a truly sublime instrument—no one can promise when—or even if—you’ll ever encounter one again.
This miraculous opportunity is unique to this very moment.

You are the one who will hold the “King of Flat-Tops” in your hands and pass this historic tone on to the next generation.
Don’t miss this opportunity!

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Rosewood
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Maple/Rosewood/Maple
NUT WIDTH: 42.8 mm
SCALE: 642 mm
WEIGHT: 2.54 kg
CASE: Non-Original Tweed Case

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that as this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection and is limited to what we were able to determine.
- The instrument shows signs of wear and scratches consistent with its age.
- The construction suggests that the top was retopped at the factory in the 1950s.
- There are signs that the neck has been reset.
- The bridge has been repaired due to a crack.
- There are repairs for multiple cracks on the top of the body.
- There is one repair for a crack on the back of the body.

[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.4 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm on the 1st string side. - String action can be adjusted up or down
using the independent ADJ system.
- There is no muffled sound or buzzing; the playing condition is good.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]

[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since we are unable to offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument before purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product
at home; if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.