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.
NECK :
Material Mahogany
Profile V
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Number Of Frets 20
Frets Standard
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 1.725"
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
BODY :
Body Shape J-185
Top Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
Back Flame maple
Side Flame maple
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
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