Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar - Antique Natural VOS

Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar - Antique Natural VOS 

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.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center? 

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Specifications

• String Type: Steel
• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Jumbo
• Back & Sides Wood: Flamed Maple
• Top Wood: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
• Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
• Color: Antique Natura
• 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"
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
• Bridge Material: Rosewood
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
• Strings: .012-.053
• Case Included: Hardshell Case
• Depth at 1st Fret: .871"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .953"
  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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