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
