{"product_id":"2015-gibson-custom-shop-limited-edition-sj-200-trans-blue-rare-run-w-ohsc-coa","title":"2015 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition SJ-200 Trans Blue Rare Run w\/ OHSC + COA","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor Sale: 2015 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition SJ-200 – Trans Blue | Rare Run | OHSC + COA\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a stunning and exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003e2015 Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition SJ-200 in Trans Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson hard-shell case and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReportedly limited to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40 instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the more unusual and visually striking SJ-200 variations Gibson produced during this period. The translucent blue nitrocellulose finish allows the beautiful figuring of the flame maple back and sides to remain visible beneath the color, creating a dramatic appearance that looks even better in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its rarity, this is still everything you want from Gibson’s flagship Super Jumbo—a huge, room-filling acoustic voice, excellent projection, rich lows, sparkling highs, and the unmistakable presence of an SJ-200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent – 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scratches and a few small dings from normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck is straight and stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss rod functions properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets are in excellent condition with virtually no wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally set up with comfortable action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlays cleanly with no buzzing or dead spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson hard-shell case\u003c\/strong\u003e is included. 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