Gibson SJ-200 Super Jumbo Acoustic - Custom - Natural Finish
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The Gibson J-200 Custom is the ultimate in visual beauty and tonal qualitythe absolute finest of Gibsons legendary Super Jumbo acoustic guitars. This custom King of the Flat-Tops marries a Sitka spruce top with a rosewood back and sides that produces a depth of tone not found in any other Jumbo acoustic. Combined with the additional abalone trim, this beautiful J-200 Custom is as much beauty as beast.
Gold Grover Imperial Tuners
Grovers Imperial tuners are from the companys vintage line, making their first appearance in the early 1970s. Todays Imperials are exact reproductions of the original, including their unique three-step buttons, a design trademarked by Grover. Using todays technology, the Imperials deliver the performance exactly suited for the J-200 Custom. With a gear ratio of 16:1, the Imperials deliver tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.
Crown Peghead Logo
Gibson put the first crown peghead logo on an ES-300 back in 1940, and it has graced the headstocks of many legendary Gibson guitars ever since, including todays J-200 Custom.
Abalone Rosette
A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most beautiful elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking ornamentations. The rosette on the J-200 Custom is one of Gibsons finest. It is a double-ring rosette with an abalone-filled middle. The main ring consists of seven-ply binding, and the second ring is three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the J-200 Custom.
Rosewood Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and Graduated Crown Inlays
The fingerboard of Gibsons J-200 Custom is constructed from rosewood. The resilience of this durable wood makes the fingerboard extremely balanced and stable, giving each single note and chord unparalleled bite and clarity. The J-200 Customs split parallelogram inlays are made of genuine mother-of-pearl, and are placed into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesnt require the use of fillers. The fingerboard also features a beveled edge for an extremely smooth and comfortable feel, enhancing the playability of the J-200 Custom.
Fishman Ellipse Aura Electronics Package
Gibsons J-200 Custom comes equipped with a built-in Fishman Ellipse Aura electronics package, which combines Fishmans most sophisticated onboard preamp design with the power of the popular Aura Acoustic Imaging Technology. The result is an acoustic sound that is exceptionally accurate and true. Already loaded onto the system are four images that best match the instruments natural tonal characteristics. You can make adjustments to any of them using the systems Pickup/Image Blend or Volume controls, or use the switchable Natural I and Natural II low frequencies for tone shaping. You can also control feedback with the Phase switch and automatic Anti-Feedback device control. The pickups ergonomic soundhole-mounted design puts slider controls at your fingertips so you can maintain a natural playing position at all times. The Fishman Ellipse Aura is used by such noted musicians as Brad Paisley, Pete Townshend and Travis Tritt.
Bracing
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body. Scalloping each brace allows the acoustics to be focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instruments sound projection. The lightweight bracing pattern inside the J-200 Customthe same pattern used in Gibsons first Super Jumbo in 1937is constructed to support and strengthen a very large surface, thus allowing the top more freedom of movement to vibrate and project sound. The placement of the braces inside the J-200 Custom also creates powerful, deep lows with full frequency range, producing the incredibly balanced, huge sound for which Gibsons Super Jumbos are famous.
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