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.
Features
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Slightly smaller to the larger SJ-200
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Thermally aged Sitka spruce top
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Iconic Maltese crosses inlaid
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Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing
Specifications Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst
Body
info_outline Estilo do corpo da guitarra.
Body Style
Jumbo
info_outline Profile used in the construction of the instrument body.
Body Shape
J-185
info_outline Defines whether the top is solid or laminated, the type of wood used and/or the finish.
Top
Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
info_outline Type of wood used for the construction of the instrument's back.
Back
Flame Maple
info_outline Madeira utilizada para as partes laterais do instrumento.
Side
Flame Maple
info_outline Determina qual é o sistema de travessas utilizado na guitarra, usado de forma a tirar o máximo partido da ressonância natural das cordas.
Bracing
Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
info_outline Ornament binding the parts composing the body of the instrument.
Binding
Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
info_outline finishing type for the body of the article. Ex. Glossy, Matte.
Body Finish
Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Neck
info_outline Describes the curvature type of the neck.
Profile
V
info_outline Fingerboard length. The measures may vary, depending on the type of guitar. It usually does not exceed 24 frets. There may also be cases of greater spacing between frets on different instruments, providing greater playing comfort.
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75"
info_outline Indicates the type of material used to manufacture the guitar fingerboard.
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
info_outline Indicates the radius of the scale, the higher the number, the flatter it will be.
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count
20
info_outline Indicates the number and/or type of frets the instrument has. It can specify the type of fret(s): fine, medium, jumbo, or other specs.
Frets
Standard
info_outline Indica qual é o material usado para a construcção do pente da guitarra.
Nut Material
Bone
info_outline Denotes the width of the guitar nut.
Nut Width
43.81 mm / 1.724 in
info_outline Aspeto e/ou material utilizado nas marcações do braço.
Inlays
Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
info_outline Place where the neck and body come together. It can specify the type of junction.
Joint
Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Hardware
info_outline A bridge is a device that supports the strings on a stringed musical instrument and transmits the vibration of those strings to another structural component of the instrument.
Bridge
Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
info_outline Material that is used in the saddle of the guitar. Different materials can alter the sustain of the strings themselves.
Saddle Material
Bone
info_outline Guitar tuners (tuning pegs). There are various finishes and qualities. The avalaible configurations are usually of 3 + 3 (3 tuners on each side of the head) or the tuners in-line entirely, on one side of the head.
Tuning Machines
Gotoh Keystone
info_outline Piece that protects the finish of the guitar from the pick scratching when playing.
Pickguard
J-185
info_outline Covering plate for the adjustment screw of the Truss Rod.
Truss Rod Cover
Black
info_outline Indicates if there are pins and/or what material is used for these guitar pins.
Bridge Pins
Bone
Electronics
Pickup
Under Saddle Pickup
Miscellaneous
info_outline Indica o calibre das cordas de origem colocadas na guitarra.
Strings Gauge
053, 042, 032, 024, 016, 012
info_outline Indica a presença e/ou o tipo de estojo de transporte incluído com o instrumento. Por vezes o estojo não está incluído.
Case
Period Correct Case
info_outline Information concerning the accessories included at the time of purchase: AC adaptor, (guitar) picks, tuner, user manual or others.