Crossing Platforms, Crossing Genres

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

BODY

Body Styles : Jumbo
Body Shape : J-185
Top : Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
Back : Flame maple
Side : Flame maple
Bracing : Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Binding : Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish : Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

NECK

Profile : V
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 20
Frets : Standard
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays : Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint : Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

HARDWARE

Bridge : Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
Saddle Material : Bone
Tuning Machines : Gotoh Keystone
Pickguard : J-185
Truss Rod Cover : Black
Bridge Pins : Bone

ELECTRONICS

Under Saddle Pickup : None

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Case : Period Correct Case
Accessories : Includes Gibson Accessory Kit