Gibson / SJ-200 / 1938 / Guitar
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#295 Gibson SJ-200 FON 54D-4, 1938, vg
Gibson Super Jumbo, top of the line Gibson flattop made in 1938, FON 54 D-4, as stamped on the neckblock. These beautiful guitars were produced from 1938 to 1942 as a regular model and this is one of only 96 ever made. Body size at lower bout is 17", scale lenght 25-5/8", 1-3/4 nut width. Sunburst spruce top, rosewood sides and back with center strip. The top is bound with 9-ply w-b celluloid binding. Original hand engraved tortoise pickguard. Moustache bridge with individual saddles and 4 pearl block inlays. 2-piece highly figured maple neck with dark center strip. Bound ebony fretboard with large pearl crown inlays out of mother of pearl. Mutiple-bound headstock with pearl Gibson logo and pearl crown inlay, white-bordered truss rod cover. Original Kluson “Sealfast” tuners.
The instrument is in very good condition, all parts are original. It has been in Rudie’s personal possession for over 20 years. There is one repaired crack on top, some patches on the sides and one patch on the back at the edge of the lower bout, as well as some finish work. All repairs were done professionaly a long time ago. Besides this it has had a neck reset and new frets 10 years ago, playability and setup are perfect. The tone is huge, loud and extremely powerful. Most likely the loudest guitar we ever heard. Original tweed-covered Geib hardcase in fine condition.
Henkes & Blazer, Germany 
Through building their own guitars in the style of traditional American steel string guitars and through specializing in the restoration and repair of American pre-war instruments, they realized how similar these guitars were to the traditional German guitars in construction and materials.
Their new Tuebingen workshop opened in 1996. As aficionados of old American guitars, they have been creating many replicas of these wonderful instruments, authentic not only in their looks, but also in design and construction.
In addition to that, Blazer & Henkes are also specialists for the creation of modern guitar design, delicate pearl inlays as well as for restoration and repair work of vintage guitars.
Also, you will usually find an exquisite selection of vintage instruments in their shop.
