"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."
Antique Natural, Thin VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Jumbo J-185 body shape, Thermally aged Sitka Spruce top, Traditional hand scalloped X bracing, Flame Maple back and sides, Multi-ply top and back binding, V shaped Mahogany neck, Bound 12” radius Rosewood fingerboard with the Mother of Pearl Parallelogram inlays and standard frets, 24.75″ scale length, 1.724″ nut width, Gotoh Keystone tuners, With hardshell case
