Folk Electro Acoustic Guitar

The 1957 SJ-200 Antique Natural is an Epiphone acoustic-electric guitar from the Inspired by Gibson Custom series. Known as the queen of flat-tops, this jumbo guitar features a solid thermo-tempered Sitka spruce top, solid flamed maple back and sides, and a C-shaped moiré maple neck. It is equipped with an L.R. Baggs VTC preamp and an under-saddle pickup, ensuring high-quality performance.

ARTICLE N° 97312
  • Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Antique Natural + case
  • Electro-acoustic folk guitar
  • Series: Inspired by Gibson Custom
  • Type: 1957 SJ-200
  • Manufacturer's reference: ECJ2057NAVGH1
  • Body shape: jumbo
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.50")
  • Color: Antique Natural
  • Varnish: satin
  • Assembly: dovetail, glued
  • Top: solid thermo-heated Sitka spruce
  • Bracing: traditional X
  • Body binding: plywood
  • Sides: solid flamed maple
  • Back: solid flamed maple
  • Neck: moiré maple + central walnut strip
  • Neck shape: C
  • Fingerboard: laurel
  • Fingerboard inlays: mother-of-pearl, Graduated Crown
  • Binding fingerboard + headstock: single-ply
  • Radius: 305 mm (12.00")
  • Frets: 20, Standard
  • Nut: 43.789 mm (1.724"), bone
  • Pickup: piezo / bridge, L.R. Baggs VTC
  • Electronics: active, L.R. Baggs VTC
  • Power supply: 9 V battery
  • Controls: volume + tone, in the soundhole
  • Output: 6.35 mm jack
  • Bridge: laurel, moustache
  • Nut: bone, compensated
  • Tuning pegs: bone
  • Machine heads: Vintage Epiphone Deluxe
  • Pickguard: imitation tortoise + floral illustrations
  • Hardware color: gold
  • Strings: 012 / 0.53
  • Supplied with case
The Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 Antique Natural features a traditional X-bracing and dovetail joint construction for exceptional strength and rich tone. With a laurel fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlays and a laurel whisker bridge, this guitar combines elegance and performance.

This guitar also features vintage Epiphone Deluxe tuners and a tortoiseshell pickguard with floral artwork, adding a touch of sophistication to its aesthetic. The Antique Natural satin finish enhances its flamed wood, while providing durable protection.

With a 25.5-inch (648 mm) scale length and a 17.3-inch (43.789 mm) compensated bone nut, the Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 provides comfortable playability for chords and solos alike. The under-bridge piezo pickup coupled with the L.R. Baggs VTC preamp delivers faithful amplified tone, ideal for live performances.
Body shape
 Jumbo, Square shoulders
Type of tuners
 Vintage
Number of strings
 6
Instrument size
 4/4, standard
Number of frets
 20
Nut width
 43.789 mm (1,724")
Neck material
 Walnut
Fingerboard material
 Laurel
Scale length
 648 mm (25,50")
Top material
 Sitka Sitka Spruce
String gauge
 012 - 053
Fingerboard radius
 305 mm (12,00")
Case or cover included
 Hard Case
Hardware color
 Gold
Electronic
 Active
Side material
 Flamed maple
Back material
 Flamed maple
Pickguard color
 Tortoise
Color
 Natural, Wood
Finish
 Satin
Pickup setup
 Piezo
The Epiphone 1957 SJ-200 continues a long tradition of legendary guitars. Inspired by the original 1957 Gibson model, it offers modern improvements while retaining the vintage spirit. The collaboration with Gibson Custom ensures exceptional build quality.

Since its inception, the SJ-200 series has evolved to meet the needs of contemporary musicians while remaining true to its roots. This model embodies the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, making it a popular choice for guitarists of all backgrounds.

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