Description

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