Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1952 J-185 2022 Antique Natural
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Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1952 J-185 2022 Antique Natural
With Hard Shell Case
New with warranty from:
Dexter Music Center
Authorized Gibson 5 Star Dealer and Service Center
This guitar has a few tiny divots in the fingerboard.
I took several pics. Hardly noticeable but there.
Still new with warranty. I would be willing to discount.
If interested, let me know.
Re-creating the Magic of the 1952 J-185
The Gibson 1952 J-185 serves up vintage design and sound in a brand new package. This 1952 spec’d version of the J-185 is as accurate as it gets. Featuring a thermally aged Sitka spruce top this instrument sounds perfectly worn in from the first time you open the case. Complete with flame maple back and sides, this flat top has all the punch and clarity of the J-200 without the overly boomy sound when put in front of a mic. You'll love the incredibly comfortable V-shaped neck that perfectly fills your hand. The J-185 features multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Gotoh tuners to round out the design. When you play your 1952 J-185 for the first time, you'll feel the same magic as the vintage guitars that shipped from Kalamazoo in the ’50s.
The J-185: a brief history
The Gibson J-185 was introduced in 1951 to offer a J-200-style guitar at a lower price point. Though it was designed as a stripped-back version of the J-200 with less bling, it still featured a few touches of luxury. These included: split parallelogram inlays, body binding, Gibson crown headstock inlay, and Maltese Crosses on the bridge. The J-185 featured the same maple and spruce tonewood combination as the J-200 but had a slightly smaller 16" body width to reduce unwanted boom. In 1959, just eight years after being released, the J-185 disappeared from the Gibson catalog and was replaced by the Everly Brothers spec'd J-180. Since being discontinued, touring and session musicians have searched far and wide for the J-185s powerful, controlled tone. The Gibson 1952 J-185 reissue is your chance to own one of the most obscure yet sought after Gibson acoustics out there.
Thermally aged top and premium tonewoods
To make the 1952 J-185 sound and respond like a vintage axe, Gibson put the solid Sitka spruce top through their thermal aging process. This process helps to loosen up the top as if it had been played every day for decades. The result is a brand new top that behaves exactly as a vintage top would. The Sitka spruce top is complemented by flame maple back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. The finished result is a guitar with plenty of power and clarity.
Comfortable V-profile neck carve
True to vintage spec, the 1952 J-185 has a solid mahogany neck with a vintage V-shaped profile. This meaty neck fills your hand without feeling overly beefy. It's incredibly comfortable, and you'll find it easy to navigate up and down the neck in total comfort. Whether you play with your thumb over or behind the fingerboard, you'll find it to be effortlessly playable.
Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar Features:
· To-spec reissue of the rare and desirable 1952 Gibson J-185
· Thermally aged Sitka spruce top sounds and responds just like a vintage era top
· Flame maple back and sides add brightness and a midrange boost
· 16" lower bout width produces plenty of power without unwanted boom
· V-shaped mahogany neck perfectly fills your hand
· Rosewood fingerboard adds sweetness
· Maltese cross bridge inlays add extra panache
Tech Specs
String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Body Shape: Jumbo
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Color: Antique Natural
Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
Top Wood: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood: Flamed Maple
Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply top/back
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: V
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
Number of Frets: 20, Standard
Scale Length: 24.75"
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
Nut Width: 1.72"
Strings: .012-.053
Case Included: Lifton Style Historic Reissue Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: CSRS8552AN
BUY IT NOW
Reverb
…or call us at 573-624-5362 to make arrangements!
Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1952 J-185 2022 Antique Natural
With Hard Shell Case
New with warranty from:
Dexter Music Center
Authorized Gibson 5 Star Dealer and Service Center
This guitar has a few tiny divots in the fingerboard.
I took several pics. Hardly noticeable but there.
Still new with warranty. I would be willing to discount.
If interested, let me know.
Re-creating the Magic of the 1952 J-185
The Gibson 1952 J-185 serves up vintage design and sound in a brand new package. This 1952 spec’d version of the J-185 is as accurate as it gets. Featuring a thermally aged Sitka spruce top this instrument sounds perfectly worn in from the first time you open the case. Complete with flame maple back and sides, this flat top has all the punch and clarity of the J-200 without the overly boomy sound when put in front of a mic. You'll love the incredibly comfortable V-shaped neck that perfectly fills your hand. The J-185 features multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Gotoh tuners to round out the design. When you play your 1952 J-185 for the first time, you'll feel the same magic as the vintage guitars that shipped from Kalamazoo in the ’50s.
The J-185: a brief history
The Gibson J-185 was introduced in 1951 to offer a J-200-style guitar at a lower price point. Though it was designed as a stripped-back version of the J-200 with less bling, it still featured a few touches of luxury. These included: split parallelogram inlays, body binding, Gibson crown headstock inlay, and Maltese Crosses on the bridge. The J-185 featured the same maple and spruce tonewood combination as the J-200 but had a slightly smaller 16" body width to reduce unwanted boom. In 1959, just eight years after being released, the J-185 disappeared from the Gibson catalog and was replaced by the Everly Brothers spec'd J-180. Since being discontinued, touring and session musicians have searched far and wide for the J-185s powerful, controlled tone. The Gibson 1952 J-185 reissue is your chance to own one of the most obscure yet sought after Gibson acoustics out there.
Thermally aged top and premium tonewoods
To make the 1952 J-185 sound and respond like a vintage axe, Gibson put the solid Sitka spruce top through their thermal aging process. This process helps to loosen up the top as if it had been played every day for decades. The result is a brand new top that behaves exactly as a vintage top would. The Sitka spruce top is complemented by flame maple back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. The finished result is a guitar with plenty of power and clarity.
Comfortable V-profile neck carve
True to vintage spec, the 1952 J-185 has a solid mahogany neck with a vintage V-shaped profile. This meaty neck fills your hand without feeling overly beefy. It's incredibly comfortable, and you'll find it easy to navigate up and down the neck in total comfort. Whether you play with your thumb over or behind the fingerboard, you'll find it to be effortlessly playable.
Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar Features:
· To-spec reissue of the rare and desirable 1952 Gibson J-185
· Thermally aged Sitka spruce top sounds and responds just like a vintage era top
· Flame maple back and sides add brightness and a midrange boost
· 16" lower bout width produces plenty of power without unwanted boom
· V-shaped mahogany neck perfectly fills your hand
· Rosewood fingerboard adds sweetness
· Maltese cross bridge inlays add extra panache
Tech Specs
String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Body Shape: Jumbo
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Color: Antique Natural
Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
Top Wood: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood: Flamed Maple
Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply top/back
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: V
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
Number of Frets: 20, Standard
Scale Length: 24.75"
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
Nut Width: 1.72"
Strings: .012-.053
Case Included: Lifton Style Historic Reissue Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: CSRS8552AN
BUY IT NOW
Reverb
…or call us at 573-624-5362 to make arrangements!
Gibson Custom Shop Historic Reissue 1952 J-185 2022 Antique Natural
With Hard Shell Case
New with warranty from:
Dexter Music Center
Authorized Gibson 5 Star Dealer and Service Center
This guitar has a few tiny divots in the fingerboard.
I took several pics. Hardly noticeable but there.
Still new with warranty. I would be willing to discount.
If interested, let me know.
Re-creating the Magic of the 1952 J-185
The Gibson 1952 J-185 serves up vintage design and sound in a brand new package. This 1952 spec’d version of the J-185 is as accurate as it gets. Featuring a thermally aged Sitka spruce top this instrument sounds perfectly worn in from the first time you open the case. Complete with flame maple back and sides, this flat top has all the punch and clarity of the J-200 without the overly boomy sound when put in front of a mic. You'll love the incredibly comfortable V-shaped neck that perfectly fills your hand. The J-185 features multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Gotoh tuners to round out the design. When you play your 1952 J-185 for the first time, you'll feel the same magic as the vintage guitars that shipped from Kalamazoo in the ’50s.
The J-185: a brief history
The Gibson J-185 was introduced in 1951 to offer a J-200-style guitar at a lower price point. Though it was designed as a stripped-back version of the J-200 with less bling, it still featured a few touches of luxury. These included: split parallelogram inlays, body binding, Gibson crown headstock inlay, and Maltese Crosses on the bridge. The J-185 featured the same maple and spruce tonewood combination as the J-200 but had a slightly smaller 16" body width to reduce unwanted boom. In 1959, just eight years after being released, the J-185 disappeared from the Gibson catalog and was replaced by the Everly Brothers spec'd J-180. Since being discontinued, touring and session musicians have searched far and wide for the J-185s powerful, controlled tone. The Gibson 1952 J-185 reissue is your chance to own one of the most obscure yet sought after Gibson acoustics out there.
Thermally aged top and premium tonewoods
To make the 1952 J-185 sound and respond like a vintage axe, Gibson put the solid Sitka spruce top through their thermal aging process. This process helps to loosen up the top as if it had been played every day for decades. The result is a brand new top that behaves exactly as a vintage top would. The Sitka spruce top is complemented by flame maple back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. The finished result is a guitar with plenty of power and clarity.
Comfortable V-profile neck carve
True to vintage spec, the 1952 J-185 has a solid mahogany neck with a vintage V-shaped profile. This meaty neck fills your hand without feeling overly beefy. It's incredibly comfortable, and you'll find it easy to navigate up and down the neck in total comfort. Whether you play with your thumb over or behind the fingerboard, you'll find it to be effortlessly playable.
Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar Features:
· To-spec reissue of the rare and desirable 1952 Gibson J-185
· Thermally aged Sitka spruce top sounds and responds just like a vintage era top
· Flame maple back and sides add brightness and a midrange boost
· 16" lower bout width produces plenty of power without unwanted boom
· V-shaped mahogany neck perfectly fills your hand
· Rosewood fingerboard adds sweetness
· Maltese cross bridge inlays add extra panache
Tech Specs
String Type: Steel
Number of Strings: 6
Body Shape: Jumbo
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Color: Antique Natural
Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS
Top Wood: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood: Flamed Maple
Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
Binding: Multi-ply top/back
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Shape: V
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
Number of Frets: 20, Standard
Scale Length: 24.75"
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
Bridge Material: Rosewood
Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
Nut Width: 1.72"
Strings: .012-.053
Case Included: Lifton Style Historic Reissue Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: CSRS8552AN