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Gibson SJ-200 Custom Ebony (001)

Name: Gibson SJ-200 Custom Ebony | Moore Guitars
SKU: 105453
Price: 7499.00 USD
Availability: InStock

A commanding, stage-ready SJ-200 in a striking Ebony finish, delivering iconic jumbo tone with modern L.R. Baggs electronics.

$7,499.00

Same price at every authorized dealer. The difference is what comes with it.

SKU: 105453

Serial: 20285001

Weight: 5lbs

0% for 36-48 months available

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Rated 4.8 out of 5

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Quick Specs

Flamed Maple & Sitka Spruce | Gloss Ebony
Round Profile | Ebony (12")
L.R. Baggs Session VTC
25.5 in Scale Length | 20 Frets
Mother of Pearl Graduated Block Inlays

Player-Perfect™ Pro Setup Included

Our techs are all seasoned players, so they dial in every guitar like it’s going into their own rig—perfect intonation, action set exactly right, ready to rip from the first note.

Want it YOUR way? Tell us at checkout: string gauge, action height, whatever you need. We’ll nail it before shipping.

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Product Description

The King in Black

There are guitars, and then there’s the SJ-200. Dubbed the “King of the Flat-Tops,” this is the guitar that backed Elvis, powered Pete Townshend’s furious rhythm, and gave Bob Dylan a voice. This Custom model, cloaked in a stunning gloss Ebony finish, is a statement piece with the tone to back it up. The massive Super Jumbo body crafted from a Sitka Spruce top and stunningly figured Flamed Maple back and sides produces a sound that’s as big and bold as its iconic looks. It’s a cannon with clarity, a rhythm machine with nuance.

A Tonewood Cannon

This isn’t your typical dreadnought rumble. Maple is the magic ingredient here. Where other woods can get muddy, the Flamed Maple back and sides of the SJ-200 provide a tight, focused, and reflective launching pad for your sound. It keeps the massive low-end from getting boomy and ensures every note in a chord rings out with definition. The Sitka Spruce top adds the warmth and harmonic richness, responding to the lightest touch or the heaviest strum with incredible dynamic range. It’s a piano-like clarity and a woody, fundamental-rich voice that simply cuts through everything.

Stage-Ready Tone, Unplugged or Live

Gibson and L.R. Baggs loaded this SJ-200 with the Session VTC system, a setup designed to translate its massive acoustic voice with studio-quality fidelity. This isn’t just a typical undersaddle pickup. It’s engineered to capture the movement of the soundboard, giving you a warm, natural amplification that resists that dreaded piezo “quack.” With soundhole-mounted controls for Volume and Tone, plus a built-in dynamic EQ that acts like your personal sound engineer, you can dial in a perfect live sound that’s rich, present, and feedback-free.

Unmistakable Feel and Style

The Round neck profile is a comfortable handful, substantial enough for chording all night but nimble enough for intricate lead work. The slick, dark Ebony fingerboard is adorned with Mother of Pearl Graduated Block inlays, a luxurious touch against the stark black of the guitar. From the iconic Moustache bridge to the Grover Rotomatic tuners, every appointment on this guitar is top-tier, built for a lifetime of playing. The multi-ply binding and custom truss rod cover complete a package that looks as breathtaking as it sounds.

Anatomy of a Tone Machine

Perfect for: Singer-Songwriter • Country • Rock • Pop

Tone

Acoustically, it's huge and clear, big but not boomy bass, warm mids, and ringing highs.
The Flamed Maple body provides a quick, articulate attack that keeps the jumbo size from sounding muddy.
Plugged in, the L.R. Baggs Session VTC delivers a warm, analog-like tone that captures the guitar's true voice.
Incredibly dynamic response, from soft fingerpicking shimmer to explosive, percussive strumming.

Playing Feel

The Super Jumbo body is commanding but surprisingly comfortable when seated or on a strap.
The Round neck profile feels substantial and familiar, perfect for long sessions of chord work.
Fast-playing Ebony fingerboard with a 12" radius that's great for both chording and single-note runs.
Responds instantly to your attack, feeling lively and resonant against your body.

Versatility

A strummer's dream, but the clarity and note separation also make it a fantastic fingerstyle guitar.
The Session VTC pickup is designed for the stage, providing a mix-ready sound that's resistant to feedback.
In the studio, its powerful, clear voice sits perfectly in a mix without needing much EQ.
The combination of maple and spruce provides a focused tone that cuts through a full band with authority.

Complete Technical Specs

Body Specs

Type	Acoustic-Electric
Shape	Super Jumbo SJ-200
Top Wood	Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood	Flamed Maple
Bracing	Traditional Hand-Scalloped X Bracing
Binding	Multi-ply Top and Back
Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color	Ebony

Neck Specs

Wood	2 Piece Maple, Walnut Stringer
Profile	Round
Construction	Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Finish	Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Fingerboard Specs

Material	Ebony
Radius	12 in
Frets	20, Standard
Inlays	Mother of Pearl Graduated Block
Nut	Bone, 1.725 in

Electronics Specs

Pickup	L.R. Baggs Session VTC
Controls	Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone

Hardware Specs

Bridge	SJ-200 Two Bar Moustache
Saddle	Bone
Tuners	Grover Rotomatic
Bridge Pins	Brass

Measurements

Scale Length	25.5 in
Nut Width	1.725 in

The Lowdown

We get it. Buying a guitar you haven’t played is a big decision. You need to know it’s going to feel right, sound right, and inspire you the second you open the case. We put together the questions we’d be asking if we were in your shoes—the real-world stuff that specs alone can’t answer. If there’s anything else you’re wondering about, just give us a call.

Great question. While many large-bodied acoustics use Rosewood for its deep, resonant character, the SJ-200 uses Flamed Maple to achieve its signature tone. Maple is a dense wood that provides incredible clarity and focus. It projects the massive sound of the Super Jumbo body with tight lows and crisp highs, ensuring that even under heavy strumming, every note remains distinct and powerful, never muddy.

The Session VTC is a huge step up from basic piezo systems. It’s designed to give you a true studio-quality tone on stage. It uses a special compressor that’s ‘touch-sensitive’, it reacts to your playing dynamics to smooth out harsh frequencies in real-time. This means you get a warmer, more natural acoustic sound that sounds like it was mixed by an engineer, all right from the soundhole controls.

Of course. Every guitar gets our full Player-Perfect™ setup, but tell us your preferred string gauge and action at checkout, and we’ll dial it in exactly to your spec before it leaves the shop.

This guitar is covered by our 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. If you’re not completely inspired by it, just let us know. We’ll make it right.

Orders ship same day in most cases and arrive within 1-4 business days with free, insured shipping. We’ll get it into your hands as quickly as we can.

Call us at (888) 794-8482. You’ll talk to a real musician who can answer anything you need to know.

Player-Perfect™ Setups

Every guitar we sell is dialed in by seasoned musicians. We obsess over the details—perfect intonation, immaculate fretwork, and ideal action—so your guitar is ready to rip right out of the case. No exceptions.

Advice From Real Players

Call us and you get a fellow musician, not a script. We'll help you compare neck profiles, talk tone, and find the right guitar for you—even if it's not this one. Our reputation is built on honest conversation.

49+ Years Of Trust

Family-owned since 1976, we stand behind everything we sell. That's why we have a 72-Hour Love-It Guarantee. If you're not inspired, send it back on our dime for a full refund. Your satisfaction is our legacy.

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