Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar, Vintage Sunburst

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.

Specifications:

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Shape: Jumbo
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Color: Vintage Sunburst
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Flamed Maple
• Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Multi-ply top/back
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Slim Taper
• 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"
• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC Under Saddle Pickup
• Strings: Gibson, .012-.053

Features:

• Vintage acoustic with solid Sitka spruce top and flamed maple back and sides for rare tone
• Gorgeous mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard offers players impeccable response and playability
• LR Baggs VTC system delivers incredibly faithful amplified acoustic tone
• Traditional belly-up bridge and bone nut and saddle offer extra tonal support
• Gorgeous mother-of-pearl parallelogram fingerboard inlays are an additional visual delight
• Gotoh Keystone tuners add a classic look to the already-vintage headstock with the iconic Gibson logo and crown inlay