2020 Gibson Custom Shop '52 J-185
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.
This particular instrument, serial number 20540049, has zero fret wear and the most minimal play wear. This instrument is like new with all original case and case candy. It is also gig ready with a K&K Pure Mini installed.
- Body Shape:Jumbo
- Back & Sides Wood:Flamed Maple
- Top Wood:Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
- Finish:Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
- Color:Vintage Sunburst
- 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