Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
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If you don't need the robust sound and full-size of an SJ-200, then pick up the J-185. With a slightly smaller body, this guitar still projects huge tone.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Flame maple back and sides | Bright, focused tone with enhanced sustain |
Gotoh tuners | Solid and dependable tuning stability |
Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top | Vintage tone; improved response |
Overview
One of the most fabled Gibson's of all time, the J-185 was originally released in 1951. Designed to be just slightly smaller in proportion to the larger SJ-200, the J-185 used similar appointments, Sitka spruce and maple back and sides for it's construction. This Custom Historic 1952 J-185 is enhanced with a Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top and gorgeous flame maple back and sides. Sporting classic J-185 appointments including iconic maltese crosses inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the open slot bridge. A rare model, but highly desired by artist and performers worldwide.
Specs
Material: Mahogany
Profile: Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725"
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Body Shape: J-185
Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
Back: Flame maple
Side: Flame maple
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
Pickguard: J-185
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone
Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Case: Hard Shell Case
Profile: Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.725"
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Body Shape: J-185
Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
Back: Flame maple
Side: Flame maple
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
Pickguard: J-185
Truss Rod Cover: Black
Bridge Pins: Bone
Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Case: Hard Shell Case
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Vintage Sunburst
- Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 20 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): OCJB85VS
Vintage Sunburst
$3,999.00
- 18 x$222.16
- 12 x$333.25
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