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Gibson 1952 J-185 - Antique Natural AC85B52ANNH

by Gibson
$6,999.00

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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.

Details
• 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