Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Antique Natural
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
The Gibson SJ-200™ was introduced to the world in 1937 and quickly earned the nickname "the King of the Flat-Tops" due to its physical size, high-quality sound, exceptional projection, and undeniable stage presence. While the early models used rosewood, in 1947, the wood used for the sides and back changed to maple. The SJ-200 has been used by everyone from matinee cowboys to folk troubadours, country crooners to rock royalty, and vintage SJ-200 models are in high demand among collectors.
Now, Epiphone, in collaboration with Gibson Custom, is proud to introduce the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of the majestic 1957 Super Jumbo model, making it more accessible for today's guitarists to enjoy. The Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Reissue is packed with vintage-inspired details and features all solid wood construction, including a thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top that is reinforced with scalloped X-bracing, solid figured maple back and sides, multi-ply top and back binding, a two-piece flame maple neck with a walnut stringer, comfortable C profile, and a bound Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl graduated Crown inlays and 20 standard frets. The neck is attached to the body with a glued-in dovetail joint. The SJ-200 style pickguard has vintage-style graphics, and the rosewood SJ-200 open two-bar Moustache™ bridge has mother-of-pearl inlays. The nut, compensated saddle, and bridge pins are all made of bone.
The bound, Gibson-style "open book" headstock features the Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The rear of the headstock of the Antique Natural model has a stinger (there is no stinger on the Vintage Sunburst version), and the 1957 SJ-200 Reissue also has an Inspired by Gibson Custom Double Diamond logo etched on the headstock rear. To make it even more suitable to the needs of modern musicians, it comes with an under-saddle L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze VTC piezo pickup and active preamp with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls pre-installed, so it is stage and studio ready, straight out of the included Red Line-inspired hardshell case, which features Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics.
Features
• Solid figured maple back and sides• Thermally aged solid sitka spruce top
• Two-piece flame maple neck with walnut stringer and C profile
• Bound rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl graduated crown inlays
• Two bar moustache bridge with mother-of-pearl inlays
• Gibson "open book" headstock
• L.R. Baggs Element bronze VTC electronics
• Red line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics
Specifications
BodyBack: Solid Figured Maple
Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body Finish: Vintage Gloss
Body Material: Solid Figured Maple
Body Shape: SJ-200
Body Styles: Super Jumbo
Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
Side: Solid Figured Maple
Top: Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm (12.0")
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crown
Joint: Compound Dovetail
Neck Material: Two-Piece Flame Maple with Walnut Stringer
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43.79 mm (1.72")
Profile: C-profile
Scale Length: 647.7 mm (25.5")
Hardware
Bridge: SJ-200 Rosewood Two Bar Moustache; Mother-of-Pearl Bars
Bridge Pins: Bone
Pickguard: SJ-200 Engraved Celluloid
Saddle Material: Compensated Bone
Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White
Tuner Plating: Gold
Tuning Machines: Epiphone Deluxe
Electronics
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
Misc.
Accessories: Leather Strap Adapter
Case: Red Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
Headstock: Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay: Epiphone Logo and Gibson Crown in Mother-of-Pearl
Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 SJ-200 Reissue Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Antique Natural | 830154 |
