Gibson Announces Johnny Cash SJ-200, Rosanne Cash J-185

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, a global instrument brand, has announced the Johnny Cash SJ-200 and Rosanne Cash J-185 from Gibson Custom. A limited edition long coveted by collectors and music lovers worldwide, the Johnny Cash SJ-200 offers a rare, handmade version of Johnny’s distinctive signature late 1950s SJ-200. The new limited-edition Rosanne Cash J-185 was made in close collaboration with Rosanne Cash and the expert luthiers at the Gibson acoustic craftory in Bozeman, Mont.  

Johnny Cash SJ-200

“Guitars were always around in the house, and my dad would always have a guitar in his lap, even if he wasn’t playing it,” says Rosanne Cash. “It speaks to … personal, professional legacy … It is so essential to my family. I have known that guitar, my dad’s Gibson, for so many years. That guitar is part of dad. 

The instrument is not just a vehicle, instruments have different songs in them. I think great art lasts forever, and I do hope these get passed down to children, grandchildren and on and on and on.” 

Both limited-edition Gibson acoustic models are available worldwide at authorized Gibson Custom dealers and on Gibson.com.