Description
Description
The J-185 is believed by many to be one of Gibson's best acoustic instruments, yet it seems to be fairly obscure, much to the delight of devoted Gibson lovers. Originally released in the early 1950s and designed to be slight smaller than its larger companion, the SJ-200, the J-185 still offers superior performance and tone. The J-185 Original maintains unsurpassed balance of lows, mids, and highs, with equal response to every note on the fretboard. Acclaimed by many as the perfect body size and shape for any player.
Serial #: 216630364
Weight: 4lbs 1oz
Body Shape: J-185
Back & Sides: Flame maple
Top: Sitka spruce
Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: Slim Taper
Nut width: 1.725" / 43.81mm
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of frets: 20
Nut: Bone
Inlay: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Bridge: Traditional belly up
Tuners: Gotoh Keystone
Under Saddle pickup: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Volume and Tone controls