NOGD 1949 Gibson SJ-200

[zombywoof]

Congrats on an incredibly cool guitar. Yours is unique in that it was built during one of the few years Gibson did not go with their pre-1942 bracing opting rather for same single X brace and angled tone bars the SJ00 had. Sometime in 1951 they went back to the older style bracing. Considering how long the model was in production, this makes it a very rare bird in terms of Kalamazoo-built J200s

[gmel555]

Wow congratulations, that’s a great looking and sounding box. Awesome find!

[Macpage]

I think I can join with everyone else in saying "Wow". Thanks for sharing this incredible guitar and demonstration. Sounds absolutely wonderful and how is it in such good shape. Was this in a guitar museum display? That's simply amazing. Great find and man are you going to have some fun!

Best,

Mac

[J Patrick]

…..you dog!!!…man that’s a mighty fine guitar….

[AcousticDreams]

I am in shock,

The tone is to die for. Oh my such sweet trebles and clarity. One of the best sounding guitars I have ever heard!

And then, on top of everything....a Sunburst and in perfect condition????

I had to go back and re-read your opening post. I thought maybe you are playing a joke on us....to be in that condition.

But the tone...Amazing.

Huge Townsend fan and I have been wanting that big bodied maple sound for years. I had a custom dread made with some exotic hardwoods. It has much of the same sweet trebles and clarity as your guitar.

So I thought I was cured.....but No! Thanks to you...I am now wanting a SJ-200 once again! What a guitar!

Thanks a lot for ruining my day! ha ha....

o.k let me say it one more time....WOW what a beautiful tone.

[Mark Stone]

VERY Nice!! Congratulations!

[Don Lampson]

Originally Posted by SuperB23

I haven't had too many of what I call new old guitar days but this one is 73 years old.

I just got this one in on Saturday, I traded two really great modern boutique guitars for it. I had been on the hunt for a great vintage SJ-200 after playing a clean natural 1957 one at Sylvan music last year. I had a 1949 J-50 a few years back and also have a buddy with a 46 J-45 and I remember this late 40s era being really great from Gibson. This one has it in every way.

One thing I will comment on is having played both the newer Historic line of this model and the True Vintage version. Gibson has been doing a great job of capturing the essence of what these were back in the day! But its very hard to beat a well made guitar that has been vibrating and aging for over 70 years!!

here's a video I just recorded of it.

https://youtu.be/925MyXVkPsM

Here are some photos of it from the shop the gent I got it from got it from.

https://www.pickerssupply.com/?produ...j-200-sunburst

WOW!!! Another jaw dropping dream box in the cavalcade of super class instruments you are constantly going through! You are a genuine guitar aficionado, as well as a highly skillful player! Thanx for sharing, & Rock On!

Don

[bobster7]

Excellent guitar, you should hang on to this one...

[Colt45]

Great addition. I just added a brand new one and I am surprised how much I like finger style on it.
Congrats and enjoy!

[Goat Mick]

WOW!!! That is a beautiful old Gibson. Enjoy!

[dadio917]

what a beaut!

My sister-in-law in gave me her '54 SJ last year. It is a special instrument!

[Sage Runner]

Well Brother watched the Video and checked the original listing. Wow!!! Gotta say that is one of the finest Post war Gibsons I have been blessed to listen too!! Condition looks Amazing like a 9. Hang onto that guitar!!! I could tell by your expression playing it that your almost in shock how resonant and balanced that SJ 200 is. Enjoy!!! You pick well too!!!

[Glennwillow]

Wow, that is a good sounding guitar! It's almost as old as I am!

And it looks to be in great shape! Good for you Bobby!

- Glenn

[6L6]

You won the lottery with that one!

CONGRATS!

[Mr. Paul]

The only thing I'd like to change about that guitar is the owner ... I've got a empty hanger that would be a perfect fit.

Wonderful, fabulous, all timer. Wow.