he 1957 SJ-200 Reissue is the product of a collaborative effort between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop, paying homage to the magnificent ’57 model emblematic of the guitar’s “King of the Flat Tops” title. Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce sits atop a bright, clear body of solid figured maple, set with a gorgeous 2-piece flame maple neck shaved to a universally wieldable C profile. Playing a gig or tracking a tune? The onboard LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics system flawlessly amplifies the guitar’s incredible natural tone, whether in the studio or on the stage. Channeling the handsome curb appeal of the original instrument, the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue comes studded with all the appointments you’re wishing for, from its Crown inlays and ornate pickguard artwork to the Mustache bridge and Epiphone Deluxe keystone-style tuners. It has all the cherished tone, premium build quality, and functional flair that enthusiasts of the original have adored for years. But this time, it’s priced for all guitarists to enjoy!
Features:
Creative collaboration between Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop to pay tribute to a legendary Gibson acoustic
Solid figured maple body provides the bright, clear, and lively tonal foundation that post-1947 SJ-200s are known for
Solid Sitka spruce top is balanced in delivery, thermally aged for a beautiful worn-in presence, and treated to projective scalloped X-bracing
2-piece flame maple neck with walnut stringer sports a comfortable C profile for a widely accommodating command
Indian rosewood fingerboard with 12-in. radius and classic Crown inlays feels exceptionally smooth and easy to navigate
Fantastic plugged-in tone with LR Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics, under-saddle piezo pickup, and Volume and Tone controls
Deluxe ornamentation includes full binding, backstrip, jumbo pickguard with vintage artwork, and Mustache bridge with bone saddle and pins
“Open book” headstock shape dons Epiphone Deluxe tuning machines for superb mid-century curb appeal and stellar dependability
