Gibson 1952 J-185 – Vintage Sunburst

Expertly designed with a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and flame maple back and sides, this guitar offers a punchy and clear sound. The comfortable V-shaped neck, multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Gotoh tuners make this a luxurious vintage-celebratory Gibson acoustic.

From Gibson:

“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.”

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• SN: 22314032
• Finish: Vintage Sunburst
• Jumbo Body Style
• Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top
• Flame Maple Back & Sides
• Thin Nitrocellulose VOS Finish
• “V” Mahogany Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram Inlay
• Period Correct Gibson Hardshell Case & COA Included