acoustic · jumbo
SJ-200
| Maker | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | acoustic · jumbo |
| Introduced | 1937 |
| Price | USD 5799 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1894 |
| Status | current |
Gibson's super-jumbo flattop, the big moustache-bridged acoustic kept in the catalogue since the 1930s.
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Why it matters
The SJ-200 is the largest and most decorated guitar in Gibson's acoustic line, and it has stayed in production long enough to become a reference point for what a big strummed acoustic is supposed to sound like. The Standard version lists at $5,799, placing it firmly in high-end flattop territory. Buyers come to it for volume and low-end weight, not for subtlety or fingerstyle finesse.
Note
The "King of the Flattops" — huge moustache-bridged jumbo.
Specifications
- Scale length: 647.7 mm (25.5 in)
- Neck shape: Rounded
Before you buy
- A jumbo is a large, heavy instrument, so play one seated and standing before committing
- Setup and humidity control matter more on a lightly built acoustic of this size
- Confirm which Standard variant is being priced, since finish and trim move the number
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Alamo Music Center · 2016-12 · 89,727 views
“Continuing its legacy since its first appearance in 1937, the 2017 SJ-200 Standard still holds its title as one of the world's most famous acoustic guitars.”
Walkthrough and playing demo of a Gibson SJ-200 Standard.
Musician's Friend · 2015-03 · 13,863 views
“For more information: Recorded at Musician's Friend Private Reserve in February 2015.”
Don Ruffatto plays a Gibson J-200 Standard acoustic-electric.