drathbun Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Well I got it! It is a 2012 "The Golden Age 1930's SJ200" (Maple) one of 75 made. Of course now I need to sell my 2010 J200 Standard :( (the guitar in my avatar) I've posted the J200 Standard in the Trading Post here. Here are some quick shots of the guitar before I got it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Just wow. Congrats on one of the pinnacles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Sweet, sweet instrument. Tough to get rid of one of the "oldies but goodies," but sometimes we have to do what we have to do. I hope you enjoy this new addition for many, many years........Live long and prosper.........and thanks for fueling the GAS... And Hey, we'd love to hear this guitar too. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Just lovely...and, yes, let us hear what you hear--soon! Congrats- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 WOW. Well, you knew you wanted sunburst all along, right??? Very nice... Would love to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittgibson45 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 All I can come up with is WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Congrats on this beatiful guitar. However, I share in your sadness about your forthcoming separation from your 2010 SJ-200 Standard. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 It is often really sad...... Hopefully it'll go to a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Wow and well done! You just couldn't pass this one up ... for certain. You absolutely have to let the Standard go, huh? Great looking guitar for sure and hope it sounds just as fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 . What a gorgeous recreation. Reminds me of an original that resided at Elderly for a time. Congrats on a great get. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Beautiful.What a wonderful piece of usable art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Looks incredible - and even better with the green/light-brown case. Kingratulations ♛ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 A stunner. Glad you could pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliasphobias Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Beautiful Jumbo with a fittingly beautiful case. My guess is the standard will be lightly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks everyone! I said from the beginning that tone trumps looks and this SJ is a tone monster. That being said, it will be very tough to give up the incredible flamed look of my J200. However, I cannot justify having two jumbo bodied guitars in the house. I can and will be patient with selling it however. I've already received a scammer pretending to be interested in it. "I will transfer the money to your PayPal and then send a courier service to pick up the guitar". Yeah right. I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday... last week maybe, but not yesterday! I just got home from work so now I can play the beauty for an hour or so. [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks everyone! I said from the beginning that tone trumps looks and this SJ is a tone monster. That being said, it will be very tough to give up the incredible flamed look of my J200. However, I cannot justify having two jumbo bodied guitars in the house. I can and will be patient with selling it however. I've already received a scammer pretending to be interested in it. "I will transfer the money to your PayPal and then send a courier service to pick up the guitar". Yeah right. I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday... last week maybe, but not yesterday! I just got home from work so now I can play the beauty for an hour or so. [biggrin] Nice SJ Doug.. I was going to pop by L&M sat. to take a look at it..No need now I guess. I dont need another.. I have plenty Early Custom Ren, Walker, English Customs and Brazilians here. Congrats.. Looks Good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks everyone! I said from the beginning that tone trumps looks and this SJ is a tone monster. That being said, it will be very tough to give up the incredible flamed look of my J200. However, I cannot justify having two jumbo bodied guitars in the house. I can and will be patient with selling it however. I've already received a scammer pretending to be interested in it. "I will transfer the money to your PayPal and then send a courier service to pick up the guitar". Yeah right. I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday... last week maybe, but not yesterday! I just got home from work so now I can play the beauty for an hour or so. [biggrin] Nice SJ Doug.. I was going to pop by L&M sat. to take a look at it..No need now I guess. I dont need another.. I have plenty Early Custom Ren, Walker, English Customs and Brazilians here. Congrats.. Looks Good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 What a wonderful looking and no doubt sounding guitar well done and enjoy your playing . Also when your not playing isn't it fun just to sit and look at her on a stand and say to yourself "She's Mine Now " Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Relic Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 What a wonderful looking and no doubt sounding guitar well done and enjoy your playing . Also when your not playing isn't it fun just to sit and look at her on a stand and say to yourself "She's Mine Now " Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Yes sir that's a nice looking example of a Gibson SJ200! Rosewood, yes? And you're getting off the maple one........big tone jump there, I'm sure! Do give a sound sample of both before you move the blonde! Nice get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Oh man! I'm so dumb, I didn't even think about this one being rosewood. If it's rosewood (which it must be? I think the originals were), you can totally keep both!! Perfect pair: sunburst rosewood and natural maple!!! Sell the kitchen table or something instead. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittgibson45 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 doesn't the title of the thread say maple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 doesn't the title of the thread say maple? Oh yeah! Well, there goes that excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 No it IS a maple not rosewood. Even though both instruments are maple, there is a definite difference in tone. It is hard to describe but I'll say it has more "air" in it than the J200. It could be the Adirondack spruce top and the bracing. It could be as simple as the lack of a big chunk of plastic and circuit board that is the Aura. Whatever it is, the SJ has an incredible tone. The J200 has magnificent flame and a solid punchy tone. They are different; one isn't better than the other. However, the SJ is definitely unique. I will record the SJ when I can. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Dylan Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 No it IS a maple not rosewood. Even though both instruments are maple, there is a definite difference in tone. It is hard to describe but I'll say it has more "air" in it than the J200. It could be the Adirondack spruce top and the bracing. It could be as simple as the lack of a big chunk of plastic and circuit board that is the Aura. Whatever it is, the SJ has an incredible tone. The J200 has magnificent flame and a solid punchy tone. They are different; one isn't better than the other. However, the SJ is definitely unique. I will record the SJ when I can. :) You should record both for us side by side! :) Yeah that top will definitely have an influence, and I bet the bracing is a little different too. And yep even the lack of a chunk of plastic, or lack of a UST under the saddle, and I bet it has a bone nut/saddle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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