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Gibson 2020 1952 J-185 Reissue, Antique Natural VOS

by Gibson
$4,595.00
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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.

This is example is a used model from 2020 and is in excellent shape with no outstanding wear or major dings or nicks in the VOS finish.

Serial #23130007 Comes w/ original hard shell case

Specs:

 Body Styles
Jumbo

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

Body Finish
Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

Profile
V

Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material
Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in

Fret Count
20

Frets
Standard

Nut Material
Bone

Nut Width
43.81 mm / 1.724 in

Inlays
Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms

Joint
Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

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 Gauge
0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012

Case
Period Correct Case

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“There is truly nothing like it. The highest quality professional gear and The Rudy’s custom shop are undeniably one of the best!” Mike S.