2023 Gibson SJ-200 w LR Baggs and Flamed Maple Back & Sides ~ Wine Red

You are looking at a 2023 Gibson SJ-200 Standard with a Wine Red gloss nitro finish on a AAA Sitka spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back & sides—aka the acoustic guitar equivalent of showing up overdressed, underbothered, and immediately becoming the center of attention. This thing doesn’t ask permission to be heard. One strum and the room just sort of… accepts it.

That Wine Red finish is pure Gibson drama in the best way. Deep, rich, and classy, with just enough glow to make you stare a second longer than necessary. The flamed maple back and sides add that unmistakable SJ-200 visual swagger—subtle from a distance, absolutely flashing once the light hits it. This is not a polite coffeehouse guitar. This is Gibson’s flagship acoustic doing flagship things.

Sonically, it’s everything an SJ-200 should be: massive low end that rolls in confidently, clear shimmering highs that never get harsh, and big supportive mids that make singers feel brave. Whether you’re cowboy-chording, open-tuning, or just aggressively strumming to feel something, this guitar handles it without breaking a sweat. The rounded C neck feels immediately familiar and comfortable, measuring .936” at the 1st fret and 1.012” at the 9th, with a 12” radius that keeps everything smooth and playable up and down the board. It feels broken-in in the best possible way—like it already knows what you’re about.

Add in the LR Baggs Anthem and you’ve got a stage-ready SJ-200 that actually sounds like itself when plugged in. No quack, no nonsense—just big, natural, confident acoustic tone. She’s all original and ready to rock!

Specs:

• Model: Gibson SJ-200 Standard
• Finish: Wine Red, gloss nitro
• Body Style: Super Jumbo
• Top: AAA Sitka spruce
• Back & Sides: Flamed maple
• Binding: 5-ply top, back, fretboard, and headstock
• Bracing: Traditional X-bracing
• Fret Inlays: Mother-of-pearl graduated crowns
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Rounded C; .936” (1st fret), 1.012” (9th fret)
• Scale Length: 25-1/2”
• Nut Width: 1.725”
• Nut: Tusq
• Fretboard Radius: 12”
• Fretboard: Bound rosewood, 20 frets
• Bridge: Rosewood mustache bridge with Tusq drop-in saddle
• Pick-guard: Etched floral SJ-200 design
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, gold
• Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem
• Serial #: 20683027

She was born on April 26th, 2023, and is in excellent condition. There are only a few very light scratches and a small surface impression—nothing you’ll see without direct, intentional lighting and a suspicious amount of scrutiny. In other words: clean, well-kept, and absolutely presentable. No issues, no drama, no apologies needed.

Included are the original Gibson hard shell case and case candy, because even modern classics deserve their accessories.

If you’ve been waiting for a big, bold SJ-200 that looks incredible, sounds massive, and makes everything else in the room feel slightly underqualified—congratulations. You’ve found it. Whoever brings this baby home is going to be STOKED!!

LET’S GO!!