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Gibson Custom 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

GIB-8200269

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Derringers Music are pleased to present the Gibson Custom 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar with Vintage Sunburst Finish.

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.

Features

  • J-185 Body Shape, Thermally Aged Sitka spruce Top, Flame maple Back and Sides, Multi-ply top, multi-ply back Binding
  • Gotoh Keystone
  • Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

Derringers Music is proud to stock a wide range of Gibson guitars, including the Custom 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar with Vintage Sunburst finish.

Come on in to one of Derringers stores to chat with our knowledgeable team, give us a ring, or email us! You can also simply hit the cart button and checkout to get one of these sent to your door ASAP! We've been looking after you — our musical family — for decades, offering our wealth of expertise and knowledge Adelaide and Australia wide! We won't be beaten!

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BODY

  • Body Styles: Jumbo
  • Body Shape: J-185
  • Top: Thermally Aged Sitka spruce
  • Back: Flame maple
  • Side: Flame maple
  • Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
  • Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back
  • Body Finish: Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS

NECK

  • Profile: V
  • Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
  • Fret Count: 20
  • Frets: Standard
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms
  • Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint

HARDWARE

  • Bridge: Belly up, holes at rear, open slot
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
  • Pickguard: J-185
  • Truss Rod Cover: Black
  • Bridge Pins: Bone

ELECTRONICS

  • Under Saddle Pickup: None

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Strings Gauge: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012
  • Case: Period Correct Case
  • Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit
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Returns Policy

Within 30 days of receiving your order you may return it to us (providing it is unopened and in perfect condition) for a refund, exchange or credit. Items that have been opened (even if unused) may be accepted back at our discretion for store credit or exchange only. Some products are excuded. Click here to read our full returns policy.