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Description
Description
One of the most fabled Gibson’s 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 it's 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. A rare model, but highly desired by artist and performers worldwide.
Specs
Specs
General
Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
Serial Number: | 21474007 |
Product Color: | Vintage Sunburst |
Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Factory Setup: | .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
Body Shape: | J-185 |
Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
Body Material: | Flame Maple |
Body Finish: | Thin Finish Nitrocellulose |
Top Material: | Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce |
Bracing Pattern: | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
Body Binding: | Multi-Ply |
Neck
Neck Material: | Mahogany |
Neck Shape: | V |
Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
Nut Material: | Bone |
Nut Width: | 1.72" (43.81mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
Scale Length: | 24.75" (629mm) |
Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Parallelograms |
Inlay Shape: | Parallelograms |
Hardware
Hardware Color: | Gold |
Bridge: | Belly Up, Holes at Rear, Open Slot |
Tuning Machines: | Gotoh Keystone |
Fret Wire: | Standard |
Saddle: | Bone |
Pickguard: | J-185 |
Truss Rod Cover: | Black |
Bridge Pins: | Bone |