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Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural

Gibson · #21380026
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.21380026
PhotographyStock Images
Part No.CSRS8552AN
Archive ID48984
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The Story

1952 J-185 Antique Natural

One of the most fabled Gibson’s 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 it's 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. A rare model, but highly desired by artist and performers worldwide.

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce Top
  • Flame Maple Back and Sides
  • “V” Profile Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 12” Fretboard Radius
  • 19 Legend Wire Frets
  • 1.725” Nut Width
  • Bone Saddle and Nut
  • Mother of Pearl Parallelogram Inlays
  • Belly Up Open Slot Bridge
  • Traditional hand-scalloped Advanced X-bracing with hide glue
  • Multi-Ply Top and Multi-Ply Back Binding
  • Gold Gotoh Keystone Tuners
  • 4 lbs, 1 oz.
  • .830" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .920" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret

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