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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .88" (1st fret), .99" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Hardware: | The saddle has been replaced, and the nut has a small shim underneath. |
| Weight: | 4lbs 8oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The neck has been reset and refretted, with a small shim under the tongue. There is also a shim under the nut. The saddle has been replaced. There is a repaired top crack which is reinforced with internal cleats, and several braces have been reglued. There is a repaired separation near the endpin, as well as a plugged output jack hole on the side of the body. There is a repaired crack running the length of the back as well. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson J-185 shows heavy cosmetic wear and use, with many scratches, dings, and other play wear present. The finish is heavily worn around the fretboard tongue, and there is a repaired crack in the top. There is a repaired crack running along the back center seam of the body, and there is a plugged output jack hole on the side of the treble bout. There is checking throughout, and worn finger grooves in the fretboard have been filled and leveled. |
| Serial Number: | A11680 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the frets show mild play wear. The serial number dates to 1952. |