Description
Originally released in 1951, the Gibson J-185 is a sought-after acoustic with a unique body shape and iconic, sought-after sound. Its "J-185" body shape features a small waist with jumbo-sized upper and lower bouts, making it the perfect body size for any player or playing style. The J-185 Original has a remarkably balanced tone, with deep lows, punchy midrange, and sparkling highs. The guitar also maintains its classic early-fifties aesthetic, with classic appointments such as Maltese cross inlays on the open-slot bridge, mother of pearl parallelograms on the fingerboard, and is finished in a striking Vintage Sunburst. And with an LR Baggs VTC under saddle pickup, the J-185 Original's tone is faithfully translated when playing plugged-in. With an authentic vintage vibe, acclaimed tonal balance, and top-notch playability, it's easy to see why the J-185 Original has such a devoted following, despite being a more obscure model.
Specs:
Body
-Body Shape: J-185
-Top: Sitka spruce
-Back: Flame maple
-Side: Flame maple
-Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
-Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
-Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck
-Material: Mahogany
-Profile: Slim Taper
-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
Hardware
-Tuner Plating: Nickel
-Bridge: Traditional belly up
-Saddle Material: Bone
-Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
-Pickguard: J-185
-Truss Rod Cover: Black and White
-Bridge Pins: Tusq
Electronics
-Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
-Controls: Volume and Tone controls
Miscellaneous
-Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
-Case: Hardshell Case
-Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
SKU: OCJB85VS
