{"product_id":"gibson-sj-200-early-50-s-golden-era-custom-shop-adirondack-natural-2024","title":"Gibson SJ-200 Early 50`s Golden Era Custom Shop Adirondack Natural 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnly a Gibson is good enough -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e The Gibson J-200 EARLY 50s Golden Era Custom Shop Adirondack - Natural - a guitar inspired by the 1950s!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLimited-edition Gibson J-200 EARLY 50s Golden Era Custom Shop Adirondack - Authentic Vintage Natural guitar, the \"King of the Flat-Tops,\" showcases vintage-inspired details from Gibson's golden era. Classic workhorse materials include a specially selected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdirondack spruce top (red spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e ) and select premium maple for the back and sides, all in solid wood construction. The multi-ply binding on the top and back is intentionally understated, while the custom smooth vintage-look finish and gold vintage tuners further emphasize the guitar's 1950s vintage aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdirondack spruce (also known as red spruce) is considered the finest tonewood for a guitar top. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne particular feature elevates its already impressive sound to an even higher level. Adirondack spruce, with its higher density yet lower weight, acts like a booster, making the tone more direct, broader, and more voluminous. This makes this Custom Shop instrument not only a visual but also a sonic marvel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e Adirondack underscores the rich tone without being overpowering and represents the pinnacle of guitar construction, offering superb responsiveness and agility with a captivating resonance, rich and beautifully defined bass, subdued mids, and crystal-clear highs. In short, the J-200 EARLY 50s Golden Era Custom Shop Adirondack is a unique \"favorite guitar\" from Gibson for all players who appreciate a truly special sonic experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut Gibson has also crafted its J-200 with \"durability – a guitar for life\" in mind, guaranteeing years of playing enjoyment. The fretboard edges have been rounded for an even better feel, and thanks to the patented PLEK process, the string action is more perfect than ever right out of the box. The fretboard and bridge are treated with a finishing oil that is even more durable and enhances the natural resonances of the woods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe J200 – more than ever THE guitar from Gibson – handcrafted in the Custom Shop Montana, USA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt was inspired by the famous guitars of the 1950s, produced during Gibson's Golden Era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eJörg Hermann, in close collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana, designed this truly timeless version of an EARLY J-200. The idea behind this guitar from our Exclusive series was also to combine a visually striking guitar (which has been absolutely achieved) with exceptional \"inner qualities.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA few highlights of the guitar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHand-selected solid premium Adirondack spruce (Red Spruce)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMASTER GRADE flamed premium maple body and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRounded Comfort Contour neck profile, combining playing feel with modern ergonomics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"de\" class=\"tlid-translation translation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e- one of the most popular neck profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"de\" class=\"tlid-translation translation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e2-piece MASTER GRADE flamed premium maple with walnut reinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRolled fretboard edges that allow the hand to glide even more comfortably over the neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eEarly Natural Custom smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003elacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e high-gloss paint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHand-painted, vintage tortoise pickguard with special SJ-200 vintage floral inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeadstock with Gibson Gold Custom Shop decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"de\" class=\"tlid-translation translation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMusikhaus Hermann upgrade \"Hermann-Spec\" Special Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWe congratulate the new owner of this Gibson Golden Era guitar in advance; it's a masterpiece from the Gibson Custom Shop in Montana, USA. However, choosing a customized and unique Gibson like this isn't solely about mere \"specs.\" It's more about the emotions one associates with such an instrument. Whether it's on stage for a phenomenal performance and the cheers of the audience, in a small combo in an intimate setting, or above all (and this is the most important thing) FOR YOURSELF – to take a break and simply enjoy the instrument to the fullest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBody shape: Super Jumbo Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTop: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003esolid, electrified premium Adirondack spruce (Red Spruce),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e which, due to its higher density but lower weight, acts like a booster, making the tone more direct, wider, and more voluminous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBase \u0026amp; sides: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003esolid, selected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eflamed maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBinding: 6-ply on top, 4-ply on bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBracing\/bracing: traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBody size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWidth: 16.85\" - 42.80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eLength: 21\" - 53.34 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDepth: 4.87\" - 12.38 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWood type: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e2-piece AAA flamed maple with walnut reinforcement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck profile: Rounded Comfort Contour neck profile, combining playing feel with modern ergonomics \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"de\" class=\"tlid-translation translation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e- one of the most popular neck profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck-body joint: 14th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck joint: Dovetail with hide glue (hot glue)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard material: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e1-piece selected dark rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBünde: 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eScale length: 25.5\" - 64.77 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard inlays: SJ200 graduated mother-of-pearl crowns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHand-rounded edges for a comfortable playing experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePLEK process: perfectly leveled string action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSaddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterial: Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eSaddle width: 1.725\" - 4.38 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeadplate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGibson logo + mother-of-pearl crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNeck rod cover: Gibson bell black\/white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHeadstock with Gibson Gold Custom Shop decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMechanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGotoh Keystone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCoating: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eTranslation: 14:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFretboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMustache with 4-fold mother-of-pearl block inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eMaterial: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eBridge material: Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ePickguard: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ehand-painted, tortoise pickguard with special SJ-200 vintage floral inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eStandard stringing: Gibson strings .012 - .053\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ehand-sprayed, thin custom nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eColor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eNatural Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCustom smooth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003elacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e  high-gloss  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003efinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncluded accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGibson USA case (brown\/pink)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGibson Custom Shop Certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFinal Inspection Certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eGibson Accessory Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Early 50s J-200 is delivered without a built-in pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59584174358853,"sku":null,"price":5490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/5082\/7161\/files\/20261005_135304.jpg?v=1791198298","url":"https:\/\/www.tonefestguitargallery.com\/products\/gibson-sj-200-early-50-s-golden-era-custom-shop-adirondack-natural-2024","provider":"Tonefest Guitar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}