The Gibson SJ‑200™ first appeared in 1937 and quickly became known as “the King of the Flat‑Tops” thanks to its massive body, powerful projection, and unmistakable presence. Early models featured rosewood, but by 1947 Gibson transitioned to maple back and sides—one of the tonal signatures that helped define the SJ‑200’s legendary voice.

Beloved by cowboy crooners, folk icons, country stars, and rock legends, vintage SJ‑200s remain highly sought after. Now, Epiphone and Gibson Custom have collaborated to create the 1957 SJ‑200 Reissue, a faithful and accessible recreation of the majestic 1957 Super Jumbo.

This model features all solid woods, vintage‑accurate construction, premium appointments, and modern stage‑ready electronics. It arrives ready for studio or performance in a Red Line‑inspired hardshell case.

Highlights

• Solid figured maple back and sides

• Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top

• Two‑piece flame maple neck with walnut stringer, C profile

• Bound Indian rosewood fretboard with mother‑of‑pearl graduated Crown inlays

• Rosewood two‑bar Moustache™ bridge with mother‑of‑pearl inlays

• Gibson‑style “open book” headstock

• L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics

• Red Line‑inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: SJ‑200 Super Jumbo

• Top: Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce

• Back & Sides: Solid figured maple

• Bracing: Scalloped X‑bracing

• Binding: Multi‑ply top and back; single‑ply fretboard and headstock

• Finish: Vintage Gloss

Neck

• Neck Material: Two‑piece flame maple with walnut stringer

• Profile: C‑profile

• Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in

• Fingerboard: Indian rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in

• Frets: 20, standard

• Inlays: Mother‑of‑pearl graduated Crown

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 43.79 mm / 1.72 in

• Neck Joint: Glued‑in compound dovetail

Electronics

• Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC (under‑saddle)

• Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC

• Controls: Soundhole‑mounted volume and tone

• Output Jack: 1/4" endpin

Hardware

• Bridge: Rosewood SJ‑200 two‑bar Moustache with mother‑of‑pearl bars

• Saddle: Compensated bone

• Bridge Pins: Bone

• Pickguard: SJ‑200 engraved celluloid

• Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe, gold‑plated

• Truss Rod: Dual‑action

• Truss Rod Cover: Black with wide white border

• Strap Button: Endpin jack

Miscellaneous

• Headstock: Gibson‑style open book

• Headstock Inlay: Epiphone logo + Gibson Crown in mother‑of‑pearl

• Rear Headstock Details:

  • Antique Natural: Includes stinger

  • Vintage Sunburst: No stinger

  • Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond logo etched on rear

• Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

• Accessories: Leather strap adapter

• Case: Red Line‑inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics

• Model Number: EIGCJ2057ANAGH1