The Famous Fifties Jumbo
The King of the Flat-tops, with the vintage vibe and feel from the era that gave birth to some of the most prized Gibson Acoustic instruments. This new Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 offers details such as hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a headstock stinger, and our thermally aged top for the full vintage effect.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Body Shape SJ-200
Body Styles Super Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Side Flame maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crowns
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material 2-piece maple
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard Casted SJ-200
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover Black with Wide White
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Gotoh Keystone
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: CSJB2057VSL
Case Period Correct Case
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Gibson Custom 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, Left-Handed, Vintage Sunburst
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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The Famous Fifties Jumbo
The King of the Flat-tops, with the vintage vibe and feel from the era that gave birth to some of the most prized Gibson Acoustic instruments. This new Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 offers details such as hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a headstock stinger, and our thermally aged top for the full vintage effect.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Body Shape SJ-200
Body Styles Super Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Side Flame maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crowns
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material 2-piece maple
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile Rounded
Scale Length 647.7mm / 25.5in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard Casted SJ-200
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover Black with Wide White
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Gotoh Keystone
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: CSJB2057VSL
Case Period Correct Case
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012







