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Gibson 1952 J-185 | Antique Natural
Thermal Aged Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Solid Flame Maple Back & Sides - Open Slot Bridge - MOP Maltese Cross Inlays
The Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural is a reissue of the classic 1952 model. It features a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and flame maple back and sides, contributing to its balanced tone and visual appeal. The guitar has a comfortable V-shaped mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. Other features include an open slot bridge with Maltese cross inlays, Gotoh Keystone tuners, and a thin finish nitrocellulose VOS finish. The J-185 comes with a period-correct case and Gibson accessory kit.
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The Gibson 1952 J-185 Antique Natural is a meticulously crafted acoustic guitar, a reissue of the original J-185 model from 1952. This guitar is designed for players seeking a high-quality instrument with vintage aesthetics and performance. The J-185's slightly smaller jumbo body shape, compared to the SJ-200, offers a comfortable playing experience without sacrificing projection.
A key feature of the 1952 J-185 is its tonewood selection. The top is made from thermally aged Sitka spruce, a process that simulates the ageing of the wood over time, resulting in enhanced resonance and a richer tone. The back and sides are constructed from flame maple, contributing to the guitar's balanced tonal characteristics and striking visual appeal. Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing, utilising hide glue, further enhances the instrument's resonance and structural integrity.
The guitar's neck is crafted from mahogany and features a V-shaped profile, providing a comfortable grip for many players. The rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch radius and is adorned with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. The compound dovetail neck-to-body joint ensures a strong and stable connection, contributing to the guitar's overall sustain and projection. A bone nut, with a width of 1.724 inches, provides optimal string spacing and contributes to clear and articulate tones.
Other notable features include the open slot bridge with mother-of-pearl Maltese crosses inlays, Gotoh Keystone tuning machines for precise tuning stability, and a thin finish nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Original Spec) finish. The guitar comes with a period-correct case and a Gibson accessory kit. The 1952 J-185 is strung with gauges .012-.053.