Gibson currently makes many variations of the J-200. By the late 80s when the Bozeman shop opened up these instruments were reverted back to the original sought after designs of the 30s 40s and 50s. The models built from 47-57 are considered widely known as powerful, lush, and great sounding guitars for strumming and song writing. Adjustments to bridge design and bracing starting in the early 60s lead to dramatically changing tone and projection of the instrument. Early models made from rosewood are highly prized by collectors. Due to the weak post-depression economy and wartime austerity, demand for this high-end guitar was very limited and production quantities were small. Gibson changed the name to the J-200 in 1955. In 1947 the materials used for the guitar changed to maple back and sides. The SJ-200 was named for its super-large 16 7/8" flat top body, with a double-braced red spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and sunburst finish. It was made at the Gibson Factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gibson entered into production of this model in 1937 as its top-of-the-line flat top guitar, initially called the Super Jumbo, changing the name in 1939 to the Super Jumbo 200.
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