Gibson J-185 - vintage sunburst
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 GIBSON Original Acoustic J-185 (OCJB85VS) acoustic/electric guitar 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.
Ever since the arrival of new CEO James "JC" Curleigh in 2018, a wise businessman with a passion for guitars, Gibson quickly gained its nobility back. Large-scale investment were made to renovate manufacturing base, in order to offer better quality instruments, with a more realistic price, and smartly rethought range of products that will satisfy Gibson lovers regardless their budget.
- SKU OCJB85VS
- Acoustic electric steel string guitar
- Jumbo
- Made in USA
- Solid Sitka Spruce top
- Solid flame Maple back/sides
- Hand-scalloped traditionnal X-bracing
- Mahogany set neck, Advanced Response profile
- Rosewood fretboard, 20 frets (14 outside body)
- Scale 24.75"
- Radius 12"
- Nut width 1.725"
- LR Baggs VTC preamp (volume/tone inside soundhole)
- Gotoh Keystone tuners
- Rosewood bridge
- Graphtech Tusq nut
- Nitrocellulose gloss finish
- Gibson case included
- Euroguitar Reference : 94403
