Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar

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

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Body Shape:Jumbo
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Color:Antique Natura
• Finish:Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
• Top Wood:Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood:Flamed Maple
• Body Bracing:Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding:Multi-ply top/back
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:V
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
• Number of Frets:20, Standard
• Scale Length:24.75"
• Tuning Machines:Gotoh Keystone
• Bridge Material:Rosewood
• Nut/Saddle Material:Bone/Bone
• Nut Width:1.72"
• Strings:.012-.053

Features:

• To-spec reissue of the rare and desirable 1952 Gibson J-185
• Thermally aged Sitka spruce top sounds and responds just like a vintage era top
• Flame maple back and sides add brightness and a midrange boost
• 16" lower bout width produces plenty of power without unwanted boom
• V-shaped mahogany neck perfectly fills your hand
• Rosewood fingerboard adds sweetness
• Maltese cross bridge inlays add extra panache