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Crafted for the sonic explorer, the Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String is a tribute to rock royalty, merging legendary design with celestial inspiration. This limited-edition masterpiece, limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, is a testament to Gibson's unparalleled craftsmanship. Created in collaboration with Brian May, this guitar blends the iconic SJ-200 body with a distinctive 12-string format, delivering a lush, resonant sound that's both powerful and meticulously clear.

The heart of this instrument lies in its AAA Sitka spruce top, paired with AAA Indian rosewood back and sides, producing a rich, balanced tonal palette. Its unique reverse string mounting enhances articulation, setting it apart from traditional 12-string acoustics. The two-piece AAA maple neck, with a walnut stringer, ensures it’s as stable as it is sonorous. Completing its earthly beauty is the Indian rosewood fingerboard, adorned with agoya 8-point star inlays, a nod to Brian May's passion for astronomy.

Equipped with Fishman Matrix electronics, this guitar is primed for both studio sessions and live gigs, offering easy-to-access soundhole-mounted controls for seamless volume and tone adjustments. The custom planetary-themed pickguard and agoya shell star inlay on the headstock add a cosmic touch, while gold Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners ensure precise tuning stability. Whether you're strumming a gentle ballad or rocking an arena, the Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String is your ticket to a universe of sound.

Key Features:

  • AAA Sitka spruce top for articulate highs and deep resonance
  • AAA Indian rosewood back and sides for warmth and tonal balance
  • Reverse string mounting for a unique 12-string sound
  • Two-piece AAA maple neck with walnut stringer for stability and sustain
  • Indian rosewood fingerboard with agoya 8-point star inlays
  • Moustache bridge with solid rosewood and 60s-style inlays
  • Fishman Matrix electronics with soundhole-mounted controls
  • Gold Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners for precise tuning stability
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See how Brian May uses Gibson Brian May SJ-200 12-String

Brian May

Keyboardist, Guitarist

Queen

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In this video from Gibson, Brian May introduces his signature SJ-200 12-string guitar. He says:

Yeah, the idea for this came when I needed a 12 string on tour. The one that I'd been accustomed to was pegging out and wasn't quite performing right and I was getting to the point on stage where I felt I needed something different in terms of a 12 string and the guys at Gibson very kindly said, "Okay, we will make you something special that you can use on on the tours." One of the things I asked for was the octaves to be placed around the other way from the way it's normally done, because I like to pick upwards and I like to hear the top notes when I'm doing it as opposed to the high octave coming through because then I can play tunes on it.

If you look at this guitar the the beauty of it uh and the beauty of the sound but look at the science in this guitar look how much technology and craftsmanship has gone into this, and look, they were able to put the the universe here in some figurative way. And look what's right here in the middle the planet Mercury is here, and that's a little nod to a friend of mine. Obviously, Freddie is always with me because he was like a brother and the relationships in Queen lasted longer than any of our marriages was a big, big, big thing and it still is. We still carry Queen around with us this even though we don't have Freddie.

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