Gibson Acoustic 1957 SJ-200 Left-Handed Vintage Sunburst

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Key Features

  • Historic 1957 spec with thermally aged top for authentic vintage sound
  • Hand-selected flame maple back and sides for a rich, articulate tone
  • VOS nitro finish and headstock stinger for true '50s Custom Shop vibe
  • Built with hide glue and hand-scalloped bracing for maximum resonance

Gibson Acoustic 1957 SJ-200 Left-Handed Vintage Sunburst Overview

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The 1957 SJ-200 is the flat-top at its most majestic. This is Gibson’s golden-era jumbo reborn – rich in tone, steeped in history, and built to vintage spec by the Custom Shop.


Its thermally aged top and hand-selected maple body deliver a voice that’s bold, clear, and full of nuance. With a VOS nitro finish, headstock stinger, and classic moustache bridge, this SJ-200 looks and feels every bit as regal as the originals.

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Golden-era tone

The thermally aged Sitka spruce top gives this SJ-200 a played-in sound straight out of the case. Paired with hand-scalloped X-bracing and hide glue construction, it resonates with warmth, power, and dynamic nuance – just like the most sought-after vintage examples from the '50s.

Custom Shop craftsmanship

Every detail has been handled with precision by Gibson’s Custom Shop luthiers. From the rounded neck profile and compound dovetail joint to the beautifully applied VOS nitrocellulose finish, this is a meticulous recreation of the original flat-top king.

Premium tonewoods

Flame maple back and sides aren’t just visually striking – they bring clarity and punch to the low end, adding definition and shimmer to the SJ-200’s bold voice. Each set of wood is hand-selected to meet Custom Shop standards.

Vintage styling details

From the casted SJ-200 pickguard to the headstock stinger and graduated crown inlays, this model captures the visual charm of a golden-era icon. With Gotoh Keystone tuners and a period-correct moustache bridge, it’s unmistakably a 1957 – just built today.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Gibson Acoustic 1957 SJ-200 Left-Handed
  • Product Code: CSJB2057VSL

Body

  • Body Styles: Super Jumbo
  • Body Shape: SJ-200
  • Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
  • Back: Flame maple
  • Sides: Flame maple
  • Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
  • Binding: Multi-ply top and back
  • Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Profile: Rounded
  • Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
  • Fret Count: 20
  • Frets: Standard
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Graduated Crowns
  • Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body

Hardware & Electronics

  • Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Moustache
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
  • Pickguard: Casted SJ-200
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White
  • Bridge Pins: Bone
  • Under Saddle Pickup: None

Miscellaneous

  • String Gauge: 0.012, 0.016, 0.024, 0.032, 0.042, 0.053
  • Case: Period Correct Case
  • Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit