Other Products ｜Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

The Gibson SJ-200™ has been known as “the King of the Flat-Tops” since its introduction in 1937, celebrated for its large body, powerful tone, remarkable projection, and commanding stage presence. Early models used rosewood for the back and sides, which changed to maple in 1947. This iconic guitar has been played by legendary artists spanning folk, country, and rock, and vintage SJ-200 models are highly coveted by collectors. Epiphone, in collaboration with Gibson Custom, presents the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the 1957 Super Jumbo model, giving today’s players access to this legendary instrument.
The 1957 SJ-200 Reissue features all-solid construction with a thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top reinforced with scalloped X-bracing, and solid figured maple back and sides. The multi-ply top and back binding, two-piece flame maple neck with walnut stringer, and comfortable C-profile neck deliver vintage aesthetics and modern playability. The neck is attached to the body using a glued-in compound dovetail joint, ensuring stability and resonance.
The Indian rosewood fretboard is bound and equipped with 20 standard frets and mother-of-pearl graduated Crown inlays. The rosewood SJ-200 open two-bar Moustache™ bridge is adorned with mother-of-pearl inlays, paired with bone bridge pins and a compensated bone saddle for precise intonation. The SJ-200-style pickguard has vintage-style graphics. The Gibson “open book” headstock features the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown in mother-of-pearl, with a stinger on the rear unique to the Antique Natural model. The Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond logo is etched on the back of the headstock. Gold-plated Epiphone Deluxe tuning machines provide smooth and reliable tuning.
Modern stage and studio needs are met with an under-saddle L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC piezo pickup and active preamp, including soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls. The guitar comes ready to play straight out of the included Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics. With its blend of vintage craftsmanship, premium materials, and modern electronics, the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue is ideal for collectors, performers, and recording artists alike.
Features

All-solid construction with thermally aged Sitka spruce top and solid figured maple back and sides
Two-piece flame maple neck with walnut stringer and comfortable C-profile
Bound Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl graduated Crown inlays and 20 frets
Rosewood SJ-200 open two-bar Moustache™ bridge with mother-of-pearl inlays
Bone nut, compensated saddle, and bridge pins
Vintage-style SJ-200 engraved celluloid pickguard
Gibson “open book” headstock with stinger, Epiphone logo, and Gibson Crown in mother-of-pearl
Gold-plated Epiphone Deluxe tuning machines
Under-saddle L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC piezo pickup and active preamp with soundhole-mounted controls
Red Line-inspired hardshell case included

Specs

Category
Acoustic-Electric

Series
1957 SJ-200 Reissue

Orientation
Right-Hand

Color
Antique Natural

Body Material
Solid Figured Maple Back & Sides

Top Material
Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce

Body Shape
SJ-200

Body Styles
Super Jumbo

Bracing
Scalloped X-Bracing

Side
Solid Figured Maple

Neck Material
Two-Piece Flame Maple with Walnut Stringer

Neck Shape
C-Profile

Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius
12" / 304.8mm

Frets
20 Standard

Inlays
Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crown

Joint
Compound Dovetail

Nut Material
Bone

Nut Width
1.72" / 43.79mm

Scale Length
25.5" / 647.7mm

Controls
Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

Output Jack
1/4" Endpin

Preamp
L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC

Under Saddle Pickup
L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC

Bridge
SJ-200 Rosewood Two-Bar Moustache with Mother-of-Pearl Bars

Bridge Pins
Bone

Pickguard
SJ-200 Engraved Celluloid

Saddle Material
Compensated Bone

Truss Rod
Dual Action

Truss Rod Cover
Black with Wide White

Tuner Plating
Gold

Tuning Machines
Epiphone Deluxe

Case
Red Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics

Headstock
Gibson Open Book

Headstock Inlay
Epiphone Logo & Gibson Crown in Mother-of-Pearl

Strings Gauge
.012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Brand:EpiphoneCategory:Acoustic GuitarsSKU:8500816Tags:Body Shape:Jumbo, Case:Hardcase Included, Category:Acoustic/Electric, Colour:Natural, GIBSONEPIPHONECASHBACK2026, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Pricefy:Epiphone, Skill:Intermediate