GIBSON J-185 SUNBURST 2024

We are happy to offer for sale this Gibson J-185. Details as follows:  

• Year: 2024
• Country of origin: USA
• Serial number: 21794148
• Body Style: Jumbo (16" lower bout)
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Flame Maple
• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Vintage Sunburst
• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Parallelogram inlays
• Nut Width: 1.725" (43.8 mm) with Bone material
• Bridge: Traditional "Belly Up" with Mother of Pearl Maltese Cross inlays
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone (Nickel)
• Electronics: LR Baggs VTC under-saddle pickup with Volume and Tone controls
• Condition: 9/10
• Case: Gibson Hardshell Case included

Comments:

The J-185 was introduced in 1951 as a more compact alternative to the big SJ-200. Only about 900 were produced during this decade, making vintage originals extremely rare and highly coveted by collectors. Despite being considered by many as Gibson's finest post-WWII flat-top, it was discontinued in 1959 and remained out of production for over 30 years until reissued in 1990. It shares its Sitka top and jumbo shape with the SJ-200 but features a 16” lower bout and a shorter 24.75" scale length, which provides lower string tension and easier playability, as well as different cosmetic appointments. The maple back and sides provide a quick note decay and high-end shimmer, making it a favorite for studio recording and singer-songwriters who need clarity without overwhelming bass. The "Demo" engraving on the back of the headstock indicates this guitar was destined for artist demonstration / promotional purposes.

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