For Sale: 2015 Gibson Custom Shop Early 60s SJ-200 – Trans Blue w/ OHSC

Up for sale is a 2015 Gibson Custom Shop Early 60s SJ-200 in Trans Blue, complete with its original hard-shell case.

This is a very cool and highly limited Gibson acoustic from the Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana, featuring a rare Trans Blue nitrocellulose finish over figured maple back and sides. These are not guitars you see often. With its Sitka spruce top, flame maple back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, mustache bridge, and LR Baggs VTC electronics, it offers the classic SJ-200 look and feel with a much more unusual finish than the standard examples.

Please note that I do not have the certificate of authenticity for this guitar.

Condition

This guitar is in very good condition overall and I would rate it a 7.5/10. It shows scratches and dings throughout, along with a crack on the back side of the guitar. Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

The guitar has been heavily discounted to account for this. Aside from the cosmetic and structural wear noted above, it remains a very cool and usable example of a rare Custom Shop SJ-200.

The original hard-shell case is included.

Specifications

Serial Number: 11175023
Weight: 5 lbs 4 oz
Nut Width: 1.69"
Neck Depth: .81" at the 1st fret, .98" at the 9th fret
Body Shape: Super Jumbo
Finish: Trans Blue Nitrocellulose
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Highly Figured Flame Maple
Neck: 2-Piece Maple, Early 1960s Rounded Carve
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
Bridge: Classic Mustache Bridge with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back
Electronics: LR Baggs VTC Under-Saddle Pickup
Tuners: Gotoh Keystone, Gold
Scale Length: 25.5"
Construction: Hand-Fitted Dovetail Neck Joint, Hot Hide Glue
Case: Original Hard-Shell Case
COA: Not Included

Tone & Feel

The SJ-200 is one of Gibson’s most recognizable acoustic models, known for its big, open sound and strong projection. This one has the classic Super Jumbo response, with plenty of low-end presence, clear highs, and a broad, full voice. The flame maple back and sides help keep the sound articulate, while the LR Baggs VTC system makes it a strong option for plugged-in use as well.

At just 5 lbs 4 oz, it is also a very comfortable guitar for its size.

Transparency & Photos

As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the actual instrument. At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight any wear. We don’t just describe the condition — we show it in detail so there are no surprises. Many customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.

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This 2015 Gibson Custom Shop Early 60s SJ-200 in Trans Blue is a rare and eye-catching Bozeman-built acoustic that has been priced aggressively to account for the wear and back crack.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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