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.
Body Style: 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 Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
