Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural

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.

Body
Shape J-185
Back & Sides Flame maple
Top Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back

Neck
Neck Mahogany
Profile V
Nut width 1.725* / 43.81 mm
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale length 24.75 / 628.65mm
Number of frets 20
Nut Bone
Inlay Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms

Hardware
Bridge Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
Tuners Goth Keystone

Case
Case Period Correct Case