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.
SpecsÂ
| Type | Acoustic |
| Colour | Vintage Sunburst |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Shape | J-185 |
| Body Material | Thermally Aged Sitka spruce; Flame Maple back and sides; Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape | V |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Fretboard Inlays | Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms |
| Fretboard Radius | 12″ |
| Bridge | Belly up, holes at rear, open slot |
| Tuners | Gotoh Keystone |
| Strings | 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 |
| Case/ Bag | Period Correct Case |

























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