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Description
Description
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.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 21474007 |
| Product Color: | Vintage Sunburst |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .012-.053, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | J-185 |
| Acoustic Cutaway Type: | No Cutaway |
| Body Material: | Flame Maple |
| Body Finish: | Thin Finish Nitrocellulose |
| Top Material: | Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce |
| Bracing Pattern: | Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | V |
| Fingerboard Material: | Indian Rosewood |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.72" (43.81mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (629mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Parallelograms |
| Inlay Shape: | Parallelograms |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gold |
| Bridge: | Belly Up, Holes at Rear, Open Slot |
| Tuning Machines: | Gotoh Keystone |
| Fret Wire: | Standard |
| Saddle: | Bone |
| Pickguard: | J-185 |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Black |
| Bridge Pins: | Bone |