The Gibson Custom Shop SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood Tri-Burst is an extraordinary interpretation of Gibson's legendary jumbo acoustic, combining exceptional tonewoods, elaborate hand-crafted appointments, and the unmistakable presence of the SJ-200. Its AAA Sitka spruce top is paired with AAA Indian rosewood back and sides, with the three-piece back accented by elegant marquetry strips. A rich Tri-Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish highlights the natural beauty of the wood, while multi-ply binding frames the body, back marquetry, and headstock. Traditional hand-scalloped X bracing provides the foundation for the instrument's powerful, resonant voice.

The rounded two-piece AAA maple neck features a stringer and a comfortable 25.5 inch, 647.7 mm scale length, with a 43.82 mm, 1.73 inch bone nut and an ebony fingerboard measuring 12 inches, or 304.8 mm, in radius. Twenty standard frets are adorned with hand-engraved mother of pearl and abalone Monarch Crown inlays, creating a remarkable visual centerpiece. The compound dovetail neck-to-body joint is secured with hot hide glue, reflecting the meticulous traditional construction of this Custom Shop instrument. An adjustable truss rod provides practical control over the neck's setup.

The appointments are lavishly detailed throughout, beginning with the SJ-200 four-bar moustache bridge in ebony, embellished with mother of pearl bars, border, and dots, along with bone bridge pins and bone saddle. The SJ-200 Elite Monarch pickguard features tortoise material with abalone dots and border, while gold end pin and strap buttons complement the engraved gold-plated Waverly tuning machines. The abalone truss rod cover is finished with a mother of pearl border and banner, while the headstock carries a mother of pearl Gibson Script logo and a hand-engraved Monarch Crown in mother of pearl and abalone. Even the rear headstock receives special attention, with the serial number engraved on a mother of pearl arrow.

Strung with .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, and .053 gauge strings, this SJ-200 Monarch Rosewood weighs an impressive 5 lbs 4 oz and comes housed in a Gibson Custom hardshell case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Model SJ2MTBG19, it is a highly detailed Custom Shop jumbo that brings together AAA Sitka spruce, AAA Indian rosewood, ebony, maple, hand-engraved pearl and abalone work, traditional bracing, hot hide glue construction, and beautifully engraved Waverly tuners. Every detail, from the Monarch Crown inlays to the iconic moustache bridge, contributes to an instrument created as much to be admired as it is to be played.