PickitPaul Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Ten years ago I played a SJ200 off the wall at my local music store and never forgot that deep rich tone, but could never afford it new. Not even for the used prices, but when I saw this 2003 on e-bay a few wks. ago I saw potential. Was still nervous when it came time to click that mouse - i was the only bidder. Now I know most would never buy without playing, but I took a gamble and with some communication w/seller earlier, i felt a little better. Many of you probably would look the other way at this SJ because it has no pickguard. It did have one, but was a Martin style that owner before last stuck on. First thing I did was take that off, it left a shadow on the wood but it will darken. Has a lot of checking in various spots on top, and one small crack down the middle seam, now tight since I put 3 dampits in the case for almost a week now. But I knew this going in. I will have the crack fixed for $50 and I've got an already broken in (literally) gibby. But how is the sound? Just like the one I remember playing all those years ago. This is the one. Tone monster. If you're looking for a SJ200, and not sure because you can't play it, I don't think you can go wrong with this model - or just get one made in 2003 (good year?) I kind of like the no pickguard look, and will? won't? be replacing that. Guess I got really lucky with the excellent sounding tone, but moral is I am cracked & like cracked Gibsons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubee Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 That is a nice guitar & congrats on getting one that pleases ya so much after waiting ten years. Man, that's a long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 She's a beauty. Nicely flamed back and neck. And the no pickguard look is interesting. Hopefully that patch will soon darken enough to be less visible. Congrats on your new J-200. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Congradulations!!! Nice get!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Ahh yes...the J-200! My favorite acoustic...was planning on getting one to replace my old j200 but the nighthawk is comin out and I had to order one Congrats to you fine sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beard Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 very nice I like !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Congrats!! That is a great looking one. I've got an '04 and can't imagine a better one. Either it gets better sounding , or my ears are getting better hearing! The pickguard, of course is the icon - but if you're playing isn't going to scratch it up - you can do without it. Plus, OEM replacements aren't cheap. Enjoy it for the next ten years, plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Congrats. The guitar that has hung around with me the longest is a 1960 J-200. When you get a good SJ/J-200 you tend to look the other way at a whole lotta other guitars. As someone here once described them - they are like the grand pianos of acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Beautiful guitar... congratz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryp58 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Great guitar! One question: why would anyone ever take off the SJ-200 pickguard (with the beautiful inlays and all) and put a freakin' Martin pickguard on it? I mean, Jeez! What a maroon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltonwce Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I have a Maple J-100 Xtra. It came with the pick guard detached in the case new. I never put it on and after 5-6 years I don't think I ever will. The top is very ,very close straight grained Sitka. Too good looking to cover up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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