Gibson 1952 J-185, Vintage Sunburst – Gibson

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.

Specifications

BODY

• Body Style: Jumbo
• Body Shape: J-185
• Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
• Back: Flame Maple
• Sides: Flame Maple
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-bracing, with Hide Glue
• Binding: Multi-ply Top, Multi-ply Back
• Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS (Vintage Original Spec)

NECK

• Profile: V
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fret Count: 20
• Frets: Standard
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
• Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body Joint

HARDWARE

• Bridge: Belly Up, Holes at Rear, Open Slot
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
• Pickguard: J-185 Shape
• Truss Rod Cover: Black
• Bridge Pins: Bone

ELECTRONICS

• Under Saddle Pickup: None

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Gauge: .053, .042, .032, .024, .016, .012
• Case: Period Correct Case
• Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit