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J-185 True Vintage

Every Gibson Acoustic Guitar Features:
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish for beauty and tone.
• Hand-fit, tapered dovetail joint to maximize sound vibration transfer from the
   neck to body.
• Radius top to maximize sound projection
• Hand-scalloped top bracing for added strength and a light top

Traditional 1950's model with its Maltese cross bridge wing inlays.



Handcrafted in: Bozeman, MT

Body
Body Style: Jumbo
Top Species: Premium Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: AAA Flame Maple
Body Binding: 4-ply top and back

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Scale: 24-3/4"
Profile: V profile

FINGERBOARD
Species: Madagascar Rosewood
Binding: single-ply
Inlay: MOP Parallelograms
Nut Width: 1.725

BRIDGE
Bridge: Madagascar Rosewood
Bridge Inlay: 2 MOP Maltese Crosses
Pins: White

HARDWARE
Tuners: Nickel Gotoh
Pickguard: Tortoise J-185

OTHER
Late '50's Style Pickguard
Case: Five-ply, made in America case with exacting vintage arching, accurate vintage liner, authentic replica nickel-plated latches, and accurate tan case covering. Provides maximum protection. <br /><img height="192" alt="" src="/Files/productImages/acoustic/True Vintage Series/J-185/case_185.jpg" width="300" />


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