One of the most fabled Gibsons 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 its 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, this is a rare model, but highly desired by artists and performers worldwide.

Details
• Thermally Aged, Red Spruce Top
• Flame Back & Sides
• Multi-Ply Top and Back Binding
• Mahogany Neck w/V Profile
• 1.725" Nut Width
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 24.75" Scale Length
• Bone Nut
• Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram Inlay
• Belly Up, Holes at Rear, Open Slot Bridge
• Gotoh Keystone Tuners
• Gibson Hardshell Case
• Available in Vintage Sunburst and Antique Natural

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Historic 1952 J-185
Categories
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
String Type
  • Steel
Model Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Sides Material
  • Maple
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Jumbo
Back Material
  • Maple
Series
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Color Family
  • Tan
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

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