Gibson
SJ-200 Original
Acoustic· Definitive super-jumbo
The full-scale flagship Super Jumbo — solid maple back/sides, Sitka top, signature moustache bridge. Used by Bob Dylan, Pete Townshend, Noel Gallagher, and Emmylou Harris on countless recordings.
Best strings for Gibson SJ-200 Original
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
D'Addario
EJ17 Medium Phosphor Bronze
13–56 · $7.99
Super-jumbo body wants medium gauge — EJ17 13-56 fills the SJ-200's volume potential.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability3
Value9
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Martin
Authentic Acoustic SP
12–54 · $7.99
For lighter-touch players — Martin SP gives jumbo projection without medium-gauge fatigue.
Brightness5
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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Elixir
Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $14.99
Coated for performance use — touring SJ-200 players favor Elixir's longevity over PB freshness.
Brightness7
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
Newtone
Heritage Acoustic
12–54 · $14.99
Brightness6
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability6
Playability7
Value6
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D'Addario
ETB92 Phosphor Bronze Baritone
13–62 · $9.99
Brightness4
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability3
Value7
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John Pearse
600L Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability7
Value6
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Elixir
Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze
12–53 · $13.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Martin
MA540 Custom Light
11–52 · $7.49
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability5
Playability8
Value8
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Martin
Marquis Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $9.49
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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