Gibson Pete Townshend SJ-200 User Manual

Les Paul – The world’s most famous electric guitar.
The all-time classic rock and roll “axe,” used by
numerous influential rockers, from Jimmy Page
(Led Zeppelin) to Slash (Guns ’N Roses), plus
Neil Young, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Duane Allman,
Clapton (early years) and Jeff Beck.
SG – Bolder look and lighter weight than the Les Paul.
Favored by rockers who venture out to the edge. Used
by Pete Townshend (The Who), Angus Young (AC/DC),
Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Clapton (Cream years).
X-Factor (Flying V, X-plorer, Firebird) – Angular,
non-traditional body shapes. Embraced by rebellious,
in-your-face guitarists, especially heavy metal. Used
by Jimi Hendrix (Flying V), bluesman Johnny Winter
(Firebird), the Scorpions (Flying V and Explorer),
Lenny Kravitz (Flying V).
ES-335 – A “semi-hollowbody,” invented by Gibson
in 1958 to combine traditional styling with modern
solidbody performance. Preferred by blues-rockers
and players who need versatility. Used by Chuck Berry,
B.B. King, Larry Carlton (top session guitarist).
SJ-200 – Gibson’s most famous acoustic guitar,
the “King of the Flat-Tops.” The favorite of the Everly
Brothers and Johnny Cash in their early years, featured
on album covers by Emmylou Harris and Bob Dylan,
played onstage today by Pete Townshend.
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Gibson Pete Townshend SJ-200 Specifications

General

Top Wood	Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood	Maple
Neck Wood	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5 inches
Number of Frets	20
Nut Width	1.725 inches
Electronics	LR Baggs VTC
Fingerboard Inlays	Mother-of-Pearl Graduated Crowns
Tuners	Grover Rotomatics
Case	Hardshell Case
Binding	Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back
Finish	Nitrocellulose
Strings	Gibson Acoustic Strings
Body Shape	Super Jumbo
Pickups	None (Acoustic-Electric)

Summary

Gibson Model Families

Les Paul

The world's most famous electric guitar, used by numerous influential rockers.

SG

Bolder look and lighter weight than the Les Paul, favored by rockers who venture out to the edge.

X-Factor (Flying V, X-plorer, Firebird)

Angular, non-traditional body shapes embraced by rebellious guitarists, especially heavy metal.

ES-335

A 'semi-hollowbody' invented by Gibson in 1958 to combine traditional styling with modern solidbody performance.

SJ-200

Gibson's most famous acoustic guitar, the 'King of the Flat-Tops,' played by many famous artists.

Gibson Purchasing Guide

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What else will I need to buy?

Electric guitars need an amplifier and cord; accessories like picks, straps, stands, and tuners are also recommended.