Gibson 1952 J-185 - Antique Natural

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1952 J-185 - Antique Natural

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1952 J-185 - Antique Natural
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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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• Thermally Aged, Red Spruce Top
• Flame Back & Sides
• Multi-Ply Top and Back Binding
• Mahogany Neck w/V Profile
• 1.725" Nut Width
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• 24.75" Scale Length
• Bone Nut
• Mother-of-Pearl Parallelogram Inlay
• Belly Up, Holes at Rear, Open Slot Bridge
• Gotoh Keystone Tuners
• Gibson Hardshell Case
• Available in Vintage Sunburst and Antique Natural

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J185 vintage Red cedar top 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Worth the money invested. Stunning sounds, can't leave it alone. Thanks Gibson, and long and McQuade..
Posted by Darren on Jul 6, 2020
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Gibson J 185 vintage adi top 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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I was very concerned about equality matching the price and I'm proud and glad to say this guitar has a dream come true it is the best guitar I have ever played and I have played an instrument since 19 72 absolutely stunning can't wait to hear the top mature in time thank you Gibson and Long & McQuade
Posted by Darren on Jul 5, 2020
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J185 vintage Red cedar top 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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I was so worried, and concerned what's up my expectations was too hard on a scale not equal to the price of the instrument. Well I am very happy to say that I was wrong it's a dream come true every note is so sustained that it reminds me of a piano good job Gibson made my dream come true thank you to all the lutherans
Posted by Darren on Jul 4, 2020
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