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Key Features
- All solid, historically accurate construction
- Thermally aged spruce top adds vintage snap and resonance for a lively response
- L.R. Baggs VTC pickup system makes it stage ready with rich and natural tone
- Left handed build recreates the rare pre-war SJ-200 vibe for modern players
Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue Left Handed, Vintage Sunburst Overview
The Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue Left Handed in Vintage Sunburst is a faithful recreation of one of the rarest and most desirable acoustics ever made. With solid rosewood back and sides and a thermally aged spruce top, it delivers the deep, powerful voice that made the original SJ-200 famous in the late 1930s. The two-piece maple neck with rosewood stringer and a comfortable Round D profile adds stability and sustain, while the ebony fretboard with graduated crown inlays brings an elegant vintage touch. From its moustache bridge with pearl inlays to its ornate pickguard graphics, every detail has been carefully considered to capture the look and feel of the pre-war originals.
This left-handed reissue doesn’t just look the part – it’s also built for the modern stage. The L.R. Baggs VTC system combines a discreet under-saddle pickup with a soundhole-mounted preamp, offering warm, natural tones straight into any amp or PA. Gold Grover Imperial tuners ensure reliable performance, and the included Red Line-inspired hardshell case keeps the guitar safe on the road. Blending authentic heritage with modern playability, this Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue is a rare chance for left-handed players to experience the “King of the Flat-Tops”.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionHistoric rosewood body
The Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue Left Handed revives a rare design that was only made in limited numbers before 1947. Instead of the more familiar maple, this model uses solid rosewood for the back and sides, giving it a huge, commanding voice with a rich low end and shimmering overtones. Paired with a thermally aged solid spruce top and traditional scalloped X-bracing, the guitar produces a bold, open sound that feels every bit as alive as the pre-war originals. The combination of these premium tonewoods ensures projection and clarity that can easily fill a room, making it perfect for players who want depth, volume and presence in every performance.
Vintage-inspired detailing
From the very first glance, the Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue shows off its heritage. The ebony moustache bridge is inlaid with mother of pearl and paired with a vintage-style pickguard that carries classic SJ-200 graphics. Multi-ply binding runs across the top, back and headstock, setting off the Vintage Sunburst finish with elegance. The ebony fingerboard is bound and decorated with mother of pearl graduated crown inlays, while the open book headstock features both a vintage Epiphone logo and a Gibson crown inlay in aged mother of pearl. Around the back, you’ll find a stinger detail and the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo, tying the instrument’s vintage look to its modern reissue roots.
Modern performance features
As faithful as it is to the past, this left-handed SJ-200 reissue is ready for the demands of modern musicians. The L.R. Baggs VTC system, with its discreet under-saddle pickup and soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls, delivers natural, dynamic amplified tones without compromising the guitar’s acoustic voice. Gold Grover Imperial tuners provide smooth and accurate tuning stability, while the bone nut, saddle and bridge pins enhance sustain and resonance. With these upgrades, you get the character of a vintage jumbo but with the reliability and versatility needed for live performance, studio recording or songwriting on the go.
Collector-grade package
This reissue doesn’t just sound and play beautifully – it also arrives as a complete, collector-worthy package. Each guitar is supplied in a Red Line-inspired hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics, ensuring safe transport and storage. Strings are factory fitted in a standard .012–.053 gauge, giving players a balanced feel right out of the case. For left-handed guitarists who have long been excluded from the world of rare pre-war SJ-200s, this instrument is an opportunity to own a faithful recreation of the “King of the Flat-Tops” that’s ready to inspire for years to come.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone IGC Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue Left Handed, Vintage Sunburst
- Product Code: ECPW200VSGH1L
Body
- Back: Solid rosewood
- Sides: Solid rosewood
- Top: Thermally aged solid spruce
- Bracing: Traditional scalloped X-brace, quarter-sawn solid spruce
- Body shape: SJ-200 Jumbo
- Finish: Vintage gloss
- Binding: Multi-ply top, back, and headstock; single-ply fretboard
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck material: 2-piece maple with rosewood stringer
- Neck profile: Rounded D
- Scale length: 25.5" / 647.7mm
- Fingerboard material: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 12" / 304.8mm
- Frets: 20, standard
- Inlays: Mother of pearl graduated crown
- Nut material: Bone
- Nut width: 1.74" / 44.2mm
- Neck joint: Glued-in dovetail joint
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickup: L.R. Baggs VTC under-saddle piezo
- Preamp: L.R. Baggs VTC with soundhole-mounted controls
- Controls: Volume and tone (soundhole mounted)
- Output jack: 1/4" endpin
- Bridge: Ebony SJ-200 open two-bar moustache with mother of pearl inlays
- Saddle: Compensated bone
- Bridge pins: Bone
- Pickguard: SJ-200 with vintage-style graphics
- Tuners: Grover Imperial, gold plated
- Truss rod: Dual action
- Truss rod cover: 2-ply black, wide white
- Strap buttons: Endpin jack
Miscellaneous
- Case: Red Line-inspired hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom graphics
- Headstock: Gibson Open Book with stinger and Inspired by Gibson Custom logo on rear
- Headstock inlay: Vintage Epiphone logo and Gibson Crown in aged mother of pearl
- Strings: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
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