Other Products ｜Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

The Gibson SJ-200™ was introduced in 1937 and quickly became known as “the King of the Flat-Tops,” revered for its large body, rich tone, powerful projection, and striking stage presence. While the earliest models used rosewood, maple was adopted for the back and sides in 1947. Over the decades, the SJ-200 has been played by everyone from country crooners to rock legends, and vintage models remain highly prized among collectors. Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom, now presents the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the majestic 1957 Super Jumbo model, making this historic instrument more accessible for today’s guitarists.
The 1957 SJ-200 Reissue features all-solid construction, including a thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top reinforced with scalloped X-bracing, and solid figured maple back and sides. The guitar’s multi-ply top and back binding, two-piece flame maple neck with walnut stringer, and C-profile neck shape combine classic style with modern playability. The neck is joined to the body with a glued-in compound dovetail joint, ensuring solid stability and resonance.
The bound Indian rosewood fretboard is fitted with 20 standard frets and elegant mother-of-pearl graduated Crown inlays. The rosewood SJ-200 open two-bar Moustache™ bridge includes mother-of-pearl inlays, bone bridge pins, and a compensated bone saddle for precise intonation. The SJ-200-style pickguard features vintage-style engraved celluloid graphics, while the Gibson-style “open book” headstock displays the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown in mother-of-pearl. On the Antique Natural model, the headstock rear includes a stinger, along with the Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond logo etched into the back. Gold-plated tuning machines provide smooth, reliable tuning.
For modern performance needs, the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue comes equipped with an under-saddle L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC piezo pickup and active preamp, including soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls, making it stage- and studio-ready right out of the included Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics. This combination of vintage craftsmanship, premium materials, and modern electronics makes the Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue an exceptional choice for both collectors and active performers.
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:8500815Tags:Body Shape:Jumbo, Case:Hardcase Included, Category:Acoustic/Electric, Colour:Sunburst, GIBSONEPIPHONECASHBACK2026, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Pricefy:Epiphone, Skill:Intermediate