Gibson SJ-200

The SJ 200 is an acoustic guitar from Gibson. It has a Fishman Aura Ellipse Pickup system. The body is a bound jumbo size made from curly maple, and the top is a solid Sitka spruce piece. The neck is made of mahogany, and the fretboard is rosewood. The inlays are a nice crown design, and the bridge appears to be ebony with a neat "mustache" shape. The pickguard has some nice flower designs on it, and the Gibson tuners are gold.

UTILIZATION

Aside from being a wonderful instrument, I this is one of Elvis's favorite acoustics! Gibson has updated the SJ with a very modern Fishman pickup system, and it works well here. The guitar plays very well, and has incredible workmanship. The only reason why I'm marking this a 9 instead of a 10 is because the giant body can make it a tad uncomfortable to get the picking arm around it. It is not the most ergonomic acoustic guitar out there...

SOUNDS

...however, that lack of ergonomics is due to the giant size. And that giant size makes the guitar sound INCREDIBLE. I have never heard an acoustic guitar with more power and impact than this one. The dynamic range is excellent, and this guitar will get as loud as the loudest singers can strum, and then some. The low end is gorgeous and rich, and the mids are bright and focused. This is mainly a strummer's guitar, but sounds great fingerpicked in low tunings. The Fishman system is flawlessly integrated into this and sounds very luscious and detailed.

OVERALL OPINION

I know, I know - the sound is amazing, but the size is a bit off-putting. And the reason for both is the same reason - it is big simply because that design sounds great on this. This is a wonderful instrument, but that comes at a steep price - street on it is under $4000. Try one out if you have the cash.

Made in the USA recess ..

22 frets

I have installed on mine (J-200 1991) an audio system Fishman Ellipse Aura, to electrify and thus connect during concerts.

UTILIZATION

The handle is it enjoyable?
Haha, I've never played such a good handle ... you can play for hours and hours without getting sore fingers!

Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy?
Not very important .. this is a guitar strumming / picking at the base ...

Gets it easy to sound good?
Uh ... YES!
A simple agreement reveals all its richness with this guitar, it SOUNDS!

SOUNDS

Are they suitable for your style of music?
Perfectly!

What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
Bass are, acute are not eaten, the same mediums means everything perfectly well, it is one of the most balanced guitars I think ...
Powerful trunk, wealth, space, clarity!

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
a little over 1 year and a half

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Yes, J-200 68, but that was out the budget ...
a J-91 but 200 KOA (Hawaiian wood I think) but I did not really like .. (its much more "mat")

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
I love it. its form, sound, touch, EVERYTHING.

How would you rate the quality / price?
Good question .. I know the J-200 is paid a certain price .. but I do not know if there as well and as comfortable and in the same style in another brand ..
and then even if there is, I prefer Gibson ...

With experience, you do again this choice?
OH YES!

Table pica solid AAA Sitka
Back in the Saddle and wicker covers "curly" AAA quality
Handle Saddle
Indian rosewood (20 squares)
Indian rosewood bridge
Length of the pitch 25-1/2 "(approx 65 cm)
Nut Width 1725 (about 4.38 cm)
Mcaniques dores Grover Rotomatic
Electronic rglage with active volume in the rosette
Finish Antique Natural

The Saddle is wonderful flame of the head through the neck to the bottom of the box. Sublime. The Fishman is prampli trs good, a more than natural.

UTILIZATION

The handle is perfect! Although pais, but not too much a handle end is not suited for this kind of guitar, this is not for any Manir a
The form is trs Aesthetics (aaaaaah those curves!) And as I am that great I have no problem, unlike the J-45 and others do less work for me ... And have I mentioned the smell? No? Well has been a year since I use it (a lot) and there is always that smell truly intoxicating ..

SOUNDS

Personally I play normment of songs and strumming arpges. And I tried the guitar and I can not say that no guitar has given me so many feelings (well if Martin and Taylor almost twice Chres ...). It vibrates everywhere, rich in harmonics and especially one of espce rverb / trmolo natural that last note.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and a half then.

The pros:
- The outstanding sound
- The shape
- The Violin (perfect finish, pickguard kitchissime wish, saddle Flamm mythical bridge ...)

The -:
- THE PRICE! The report qualitprix is ​​not the best it's true. But what quality ...

To tell you, this only last year that I have and I've never composed. This guitar is really my prfre me and pushed me to the same song

If you can go try it and compare it with others, it is really great!

USA
20 frets
mustache bridge

UTILIZATION

The handle is a delight
No this is not a cutaway so the access is restricted to acute
Ergonomics is the ideal for me
we go to sleep on it
y aqu a scratch to make a big slap!

SOUNDS

This guitar is "the" folk guitar

OVERALL OPINION

Please note I have bought the d OCCAZ and then all the new that I have tried
m it seemed much worse, the Maple takes her every day of use!
a device of that class n have no price
famous value for money means nothing to an instrument!
the gold will never sell at the price of flour!