“Crafted from 1.2oz of solid 18K gold, the hand-engraved crown is set with nine natural diamonds”: Gibson gives the “King of the Flat-Tops” a whole new meaning with the release of the $99,999 SJ-200 Monarch #100 Brazilian Rosewood

Gibson Custom SJ-200 Monarch #100: this stunning one-of-one jumbo is replete with all kinds of rococo flourishes, from the diamond and gold crown inlay on the headstock, to the 14k gold rope binding, Gibson calls it the "ultimate custom" acoustic and not without some justification.

Gibson has just made its 100th SJ-200 Monarch and quite possibly the most opulent acoustic guitar it has ever made.

A one-of-one, totally unique SJ-200 in Tri-Burst, with Brazilian rosewood on the back and sides, gold, diamonds, abalone and mother of pearl liberally applied, the SJ-200 Monarch #100 is the Bozeman, Montana Custom Shop working at the peak of its powers, making a super high-end acoustic guitar that deep-pocketed Gibson aficionados might well consider the ultimate collector’s instrument.