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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Body Shape J-185
Body Styles Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Side Flame maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile V
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard J-185
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover Black
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Gotoh Keystone
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: CSRS8552VS
Case Period Correct Case
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
Gibson Custom 1952 J-185 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
Gibson Custom 1952 J-185 Reissue, Vintage Sunburst
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Case Included
Case Included
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Setup Included
Setup Included
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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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Flame Maple
Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
Body Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Body Shape J-185
Body Styles Jumbo
Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
Side Flame maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Bone
Nut Width 43.81mm / 1.72in
Profile V
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Under Saddle Pickup None
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
Bridge Pins Bone
Pickguard J-185
Saddle Material Bone
Truss Rod Cover Black
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Gotoh Keystone
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
Model: CSRS8552VS
Case Period Correct Case
Strings Gauge 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
