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Gibson J-185 Original Acoustic-Electric Antique Natural

Gibson · #20130087
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.20130087
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.OCJB85AN
Archive ID48958
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The Story

J-185 Original Acoustic-Electric Antique Natural

Here's a great deal on a lightly used and still in excellent condition 2020 Gibson J-185, with the original case included. Just some light pick marks around the top to be seen. The J-185 is believed by many to be one of Gibson's best acoustic instruments, yet it seems to be fairly obscure, much to the delight of devoted Gibson lovers. Originally released in the early 1950s and designed to be slight smaller than its larger companion, the SJ-200, the J-185 still offers superior performance and tone. The J-185 Original maintains unsurpassed balance of lows, mids, and highs, with equal response to every note on the fretboard. Acclaimed by many as the perfect body size and shape for any player.

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Sitka Spruce Top
  • Flame Maple Back and Sides
  • Slim Taper Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 20 Frets
  • 1.72” Nut Width
  • Bone Nut
  • Mother of Pearl Parallelogram Inlays
  • Traditional Belly Up Adjustable Bridge
  • Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Multi-Ply Top and Single-Ply Back Binding
  • 4 lbs 9 oz.
  • .830" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .920" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret

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