Queen's Brian Might and Gibson unveil limited-edition SJ-200 12-string acoustic guitar

Queen legend Brian Might has teamed up with Gibson for the brand new limited-edition SJ-200 12-string acoustic guitar. A run of solely 100 of the guitars has been produced.

The SJ-200 in 12-String type is uncommon, and this one is especially particular. Handcrafted by Gibson’s luthiers, the guitar options designs and specs from Might himself, together with one distinct modification to make it sound not like every other Gibson 12-String mannequin: The strings are mounted in reverse order, with the thicker strings on the prime, adopted by the octave strings beneath.

Purchase the Brian Might SJ-200 12-String on Reverb

“The concept for this guitar got here after I wanted a 12-String on tour, and the one I used to be accustomed to wasn’t performing proper on stage,” Might recalled by way of a press launch. “The blokes at Gibson very kindly stated, ‘We’ll make you one thing particular that you need to use on the excursions.’ One of many issues I requested for was for the octaves to be positioned across the different approach from the place it’s usually completed, as a result of I like to select upwards and listen to the highest notes after I’m taking part in.”

He continued: “I like to listen to the excessive octave coming by as then I can play tunes on it. In case you take a look at this guitar, the fantastic thing about it, and the fantastic thing about the sound, and take a look at the science on this guitar, look how a lot know-how and craftsmanship has gone into this guitar. Gibson was capable of put the universe on it in a figurative approach and the planet Mercury is right here, and that could be a little nod to a good friend of mine that’s at all times with me.”

Might is referring to the guitar’s planetary-themed pickguard, a nod to his love of science.

Spec-wise, the guitar options premium woods, together with a AAA rosewood again and sides, a AAA Sitka spruce prime with a Classic Sunburst end and a 2-piece AAA maple neck with a Rounded profile, walnut stringer, and a rosewood fretboard with agoya shell 8-point star inlays. The headstock additionally incorporates a 8-point agoya shell star inlay, together with a Gibson brand in mother-of-pearl and gold Grover Mini Rotomatic tuning machines. The moustache bridge is stable rosewood with 4 60s-style agoya inlays. Electronically, it’s geared up with a Fishman Matrix pickup for max stage/studio versatility.

The guitar retails for $7,999 and is out there by way of Gibson’s web site, the Gibson Storage in Nashville and London, and different licensed Gibson sellers. You may as well purchase the guitar by way of impartial retailers on Reverb.

Try an introductory video with Might, in addition to product photographs, under.