GIBSON USA Custom Shop 60th Anniversary '61 Les Paul SG Standard – Cherry Red + Rosewood (2021)
 
Specifications:
 
Model: Gibson Custom Shop Brian May SJ-200 12-String
Year: 2025
Finish: Vintage Sunburst
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany (Rounded Profile)
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Crown Inlays
Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5”
Nut Width: 1.875”
Bridge: Traditional SJ-200 Rosewood Mustache Bridge
Electronics: Custom LR Baggs Pickup System
Tuners: Grover Gold Imperial Tuners
Hardware: Gold
Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
Included Accessories: COA and Case Candy
 
Personal Thoughts:
The Brian May SJ-200 12-String is a truly special signature model from Gibson’s Custom Shop, blending iconic J-200 craftsmanship with Brian May’s unique specifications to create a rich, harmonically complex acoustic experience. This model captures the grand, orchestral tone of a traditional SJ-200 while adding the shimmering depth of a 12-string, making it an inspiring instrument for both songwriting and performance.
 
The Vintage Sunburst finish over the solid Sitka spruce top looks absolutely stunning, with deep hues that highlight the natural grain and elegant curves of this legendary jumbo body shape. The rosewood back and sides add extra warmth and depth, giving the guitar a rich, full-bodied resonance with clear, chime-like highs and deep, balanced lows.
 
Playability is fantastic, with the mahogany neck offering a comfortable rounded profile, making this one of the most accessible and smooth-playing 12-strings on the market. The rosewood fingerboard is beautifully finished, and the Mother of Pearl crown inlays add a touch of classic Gibson elegance.
 
The LR Baggs Custom Pickup System ensures that this guitar sounds just as stunning plugged in as it does acoustically, making it an excellent choice for both recording and live performances. The SJ-200 mustache bridge enhances sustain and projection, giving the guitar remarkable clarity even in a dense mix.
 
This is not just a collector’s piece—it’s an incredibly musical instrument, perfect for players who want the legendary SJ-200 sound with the extra depth and harmonic shimmer of a 12-string.
 
Condition Report:
This Gibson Custom Shop Brian May SJ-200 12-String is in mint condition, being sold on consignment for a customer. It has been carefully maintained, showing no signs of wear, dings, or scratches. The finish is flawless, the frets are immaculate, and the gold hardware is untarnished. The electronics are fully functional, delivering a warm, balanced amplified tone with no issues.
 
This guitar comes complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, COA, and all case candy.
 
We have also done a YouTube video on this guitar, so be sure to check it out for a full demo and breakdown of its features. If you're looking for one of the finest 12-strings Gibson has ever made, with the prestige of a Custom Shop signature model, this is a rare and exceptional find.