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Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
  • Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
  • Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
  • Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

Brand: Gibson

Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

SKU: 8200644
$7,499.00
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Description

The Gibson J-185 Original delivers a refined blend of classic acoustic tone, exceptional balance, and timeless Gibson craftsmanship. Celebrated for its distinctive body design and rich musical character, this iconic acoustic guitar offers a versatile playing experience with the heritage and quality that define Gibson’s renowned acoustic collection.

Features 

  • Classic Gibson J-185 jumbo acoustic design with a balanced tonal response
  • Solid Sitka spruce top paired with flame maple back and sides
  • Scalloped X-bracing for clear articulation and balanced acoustic projection
  • Mahogany neck with comfortable SlimTaper profile and compound dovetail neck joint
  • Bound rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius, 20 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl split parallelogram inlays
  • Multi-ply top and back binding
  • Rosewood belly-up bridge with mother-of-pearl cross inlays, bone saddle, and TUSQ bridge pins
  • Bone nut for a solid, responsive playing feel
  • Gotoh precision tuning machines with keystone buttons
  • Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and crown headstock inlays
  • Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA active pickup system with 2 lightweight bridge plate sensors and individual preamps
  • Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for convenient amplified adjustments
  • Optimized preamps deliver natural amplified tone with no loss of dynamic range
  • Comparable gain-before-feedback performance to an under-saddle pickup
  • Includes Gibson hardshell case for secure storage and transport

Specifications 

Body
Body Material: Flame Maple
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back: Flame Maple
Side: Flame Maple
Body Shape: J-185
Body Style: Jumbo
Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
Binding: Multi-Ply Top, Multi-Ply Back
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Profile: SlimTaper
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.72" (43.81 mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

Electronics
Preamp: Baggs HiFi DNA
Under Saddle Pickup: Baggs HiFi DNA
Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack: 1/4"

Hardware
Bridge: Traditional Belly-Up
Bridge Pins: TUSQ
Saddle Material: Bone
Pickguard: J-185
Truss Rod Cover: Black and White
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
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