Gibson SJ-200 5A Maple Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Wildfire Burst
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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 Custom Select SJ-200™ 5A Maple features some of the finest tonewoods that Gibson has to offer. This special guitar is possible thanks to Custom Select, a collection of guitars that are made in small batches with unique, hand-picked features chosen by guitar specialists. Striking finishes and distinctive features such as highly figured tonewoods can be found in the Gibson Custom Select Collection. This Gibson Custom Select SJ-200 5A Maple is handcrafted by skilled craftspeople at the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana. Highly figured 5A maple back and sides are on display on this SJ-200, along with a few more unique features.
Originally released in 1937, the SJ-200 has been the flagship acoustic guitar in the Gibson lineup. Known for its responsiveness and classic styling, the SJ-200 is rightfully known as the "King of the Flat-tops." With a 17-inch lower bout, this acoustic covers a wide range of sonic territory. The SJ-200's snappy attack comes partly from a longer scale length of 25.5" rather than the 24.75" scale length featured on most Gibson acoustic guitars. With the sheer size and grandiose styling of the SJ-200, the guitar is often referred to as the grand piano of acoustic guitars for good reason.
This Gibson Custom Select SJ-200 5A Maple is finished in a Wildfire Burst finish, which takes inspiration from decades upon decades of Gibson sunburst finishes. More splashes of sunburst are revealed on the back and sides of the guitar as well as on the AAA flame maple neck. This SJ-200 uses hand-selected tonewoods from the finest materials the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana, has to offer. The 5A maple back and sides paired with a AAA Sitka spruce top make for an impressive combination. The signature 2-bar Moustache™ bridge is expertly carved from a solid piece of ebony with two pieces of mother of pearl inlaid behind the saddle. A bound ebony fingerboard with abalone graduated crown inlays lays on top of the 2-piece AAA flame maple neck with a rounded neck profile. The end of the fingerboard features the "bird's beak" design, which finishes off the fingerboard with elegance. More abalone details are featured throughout the guitar, including the rosette and headstock inlays that add to the guitar's distinguished appearance.
Not only does this SJ-200 fit in at home and in the studio, but it also can be used on stage. The onboard L.R. Baggs™ Elite pickup system uses two under-saddle transducers that accurately reproduce the guitar's sound through a PA system or amplifier. The output jack is at the endpin, so there are no unnecessary holes in the guitar's side. A TUSQ® nut, saddle, and bridge pins are featured on the guitar to ensure that none of the strings' energy is wasted. Grover® Imperial™ tuners ensure reliable tuning stability regardless of what environment the guitar is being used.
Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, this Gibson Custom Select SJ-200 5A Maple is stunning from every angle. The 5A figured maple looks almost 3-dimensional depending on the viewing angle and how light reflects off the surface. With its exquisite materials and a beautiful Wildfire Burst finish, this SJ-200 brings a new meaning to "King of the Flat-tops." Included with the guitar is an SJ-200 Deluxe hardshell case and a Gibson Custom Certificate of Authenticity.
Features
• AAA Sitka Spruce Top• Hand-Selected 5A Maple Back and Sides
• Exclusive Wildfire Burst Finish
• 2-Bar Ebony Moustache Bridge
Specifications
Body- Body Style: Super Jumbo
- Body Shape: SJ-200
- Body Material: 5A Maple
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back: 5A Maple
- Side: 5A Maple
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
- Profile: Rounded
- Scale Length: 647.7 mm / 25.5 in
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Neck Material: 2-Piece Maple
- Fret Count: 20
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: TUSQ
- Nut Width: 43.815 mm / 1.725 in
- Inlays: Abalone Graduated Crowns
- Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue
Hardware
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: Two bar SJ-200 Moustache; Rosewood
- Saddle Material: TUSQ
- Tuning Machines: Grover Imperial
- Pickguard: SJ-200 Cream Flower with Border and Dots
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell, Black and White
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Strap Buttons: Gold
Electronics
- Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs HiFi
- Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
- Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin
Misc.
- Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
- Case: Gibson Hardshell
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| SJ-200 5A Maple Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Wildfire Burst | 815381 |
