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Gibson Custom Shop 1952 J-185 Antique Natural (068)
$5,199.00
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
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
