Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1952 J-185 2025 – Vintage Sunburst – Excellent Condition – Hardshell Case & Paperwork

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Offered here is a beautiful 2025 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1952 J-185 finished in classic Vintage Sunburst. Inspired by Gibson’s original early-1950s J-185, this Historic model recreates one of the company’s most distinctive jumbo acoustic designs with premium materials, period-inspired appointments, and Gibson Custom Shop craftsmanship.

This example is in Excellent Condition, showing minimal signs of careful use. It has been extremely well preserved, plays beautifully, and comes complete with its hardshell case and paperwork.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1952 J-185
• Year: 2025
• Made in Bozeman, Montana, USA
• Finish: Vintage Sunburst
• Historic Reissue of the 1952 J-185
• Jumbo Body Design
• Solid Spruce Top
• Solid Maple Back & Sides
• Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
• Mahogany Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• Rosewood Bridge
• Classic J-185 Maltese Cross Fingerboard Inlays
• Iconic J-185 Maltese Cross Bridge Inlays
• Vintage-Inspired Gibson Appointments

Condition

• Excellent Condition
• Minimal Signs of Careful Use
• Beautifully Preserved Overall
• Excellent Fret Life
• Comfortable Playing Action
• Structurally Excellent
• Fully Functional and Ready to Play
• No Breaks, Cracks, or Repairs
• Please Review All Photos Carefully for the Most Accurate Representation of Condition

Includes

• Hardshell Case
• Original Paperwork

Why You'll Love It

• Gibson Custom Shop Historic Series
• Recreation of the Coveted 1952 J-185
• Beautiful Vintage Sunburst Finish
• Classic Spruce & Maple Construction
• Iconic Maltese Cross Appointments
• Made in Bozeman, Montana
• Excellent Condition
• Hardshell Case & Paperwork Included

The J-185 is one of Gibson’s most distinctive historic acoustic designs, combining a jumbo-style body with a more compact and balanced feel than the larger Super Jumbo platform. The combination of a spruce top and maple back and sides gives the J-185 a strong, articulate voice with excellent projection and note definition.

This 2025 Custom Shop Historic interpretation captures the visual character and construction philosophy of the early-1950s original while delivering the consistency and playability expected from a modern Gibson Custom Shop acoustic.

Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description. Additional high-resolution photos are available upon request.

What You See Is What You Get. The Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1952 J-185, hardshell case, paperwork, and accessories shown in the photos are the exact items you will receive.

Feel free to contact us with any questions. Thanks for looking!

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