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Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst 2022

Gibson · #22402008
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.22402008
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID1621-C
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The Story

1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst 2022

This is one of our favorite models to be reissued by Gibson Montana: a lightly used 2022 '52 J-185 acoustic, this one in Vintage Sunburst. Barely any wear on this one, it looks as good as it sounds. 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! The original case is included with this J-185.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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.
  • .880" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .950" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret

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