Top Coat: Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7-8 mils Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: Compound Dovetail neck joint for resonance distribution throughout guitar Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50, hot hide glue neck joint SpecificationsĪverage Weight (body only): 1.258kg / 2.775lb The 2016 SJ-200 continues a legacy of the world's most famous acoustic guitar, and certainly one of the most popular. Here's what Gibson say about the J-200 Standard Guitarįrom its inaugural appearance in 1937, Gibson's SJ-200 set an unmatched standard. Finally they have also started using Plek technology which makes sure the frets are nothing short of perfect giving you the best playing experience. As part of this they are not only using a new sandpaper and polishing compounds for the best finish but they have also modified some of the neck dimensions.īy smoothing out the fretboard edge it will feel a lot more natural in your hands even when you are going for weird and wonderful chord shapes. One big focus for Gibson in 2016 was making sure that the fit and finish are as clean as possible so you have the best experience possible. By utilizing a small microphone that sits just below the soundhole you get the best possible sound out of your guitar. Introducing the LR Baggs Anthem pickup this guitar now sounds just as good amplified as it does purely acoustically. The SJ-200 already had a powerful pickup system but they have taken it up a notch for 2016. By using Maple for the back and sides everything is beautifully balanced and very loud. The larger body produces a lot more low end which with most wood combinations would create a very boomy and resonant sound that can really mess with a mix. With a Sitka Spruce top sitting on an all flamed maple body this guitar giving at a bright tone that is kept in balance by the sheer size of this jumbo body. Including a new enhanced finish, upgraded pickup and some new curves that make it more comfortable to use.Īfter being around for such a long time Gibson has mastered the build of the SJ-200. The Gibson SJ-2000 has been around for a long time now, since 1937 to be exact so when it came to giving the line a big overhaul for 2016 they realised that there were a few ways they could make it better than ever before.
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