Epiphone Pre-War SJ-200 Rosewood Reissue

Inspired by the rare pre‑war SJ‑200s, this model recreates the original “King of the Flat-Tops” from its most collectible era. Early SJ‑200s were built with rosewood back and sides, switching to maple in 1947, and very few were produced, making originals extremely scarce and valuable today.

This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom reissue stays true to those sought‑after originals by using rosewood construction, delivering the look, tone, and prestige of the pre‑war SJ‑200. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom reissue honours those sought‑after originals with a solid rosewood back and sides, a thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped X‑bracing, and a vintage‑style Round D maple neck with ebony fretboard and crown inlays. Finished with classic SJ‑200 moustache bridge details and equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC pickup, it delivers authentic pre‑war tone, looks, and stage‑ready performance in a far more attainable instrument.