Gibson Custom Shop 1952 J-185 Antique Natural

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.

Case Included
Setup Included
Lifetime Warranty

1952 J-185 Specifications

Body
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
Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

Neck
Material Mahogany
Profile V
Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Number Of Frets 20
Frets Standard
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 1.72" / 43.81mm
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

Hardware
Tuner Plating Gold
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 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Case Period Correct Case
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

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