Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Ah the iconic Gibson SJ200 - the King of Flat Top Guitars if the 1938 Gibson catalogue is to be believed.

It has certainly enjoyed a storied history in the hands of legendary musicians such as Pete Townsend, Emmylou Harris, Jack Bruce, Tom Petty and Elvis Presley.

But it’s a rare sight amongst fingerstyle guitarists - why is that?

In this video I look in detail at the Gibson SJ 200 and find out if this whispering giant has what it takes for the modern fingerstyle player!

This guitar was on loan from The Guitar Showroom - you can buy it here - you should in fact, it’s really nice! theguitarshowroom.co.uk/acoustic-guitars

I’ll see you in the next one

Until then, stay tuned

Michael