Gibson Custom Shop 2016 Limited Run J-185 Quilt Vine - Vintage Sunburst (017)

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$3,999
The limited edition J-185 Quilt Vine's beauty is matched only by its balanced and clear tonal spectrum. The J-185 offers a manageable body size built with exceptional AAA-quilt maple for a comfortable yet luxurious playing experience. The work of our artisans is showcased in the elegant vine motif hand-inlaid with MOP and abalone. The headstock, graced with Grover gold open-back tuners, also features a MOP Gibson block logo and torch inlay. The finish is a classic vintage sunburst, which beautifully reveals the quilt maple. The J-185 Quilt Vine carries the added LR Baggs VTC pickup for plug-and-play eas on any stage or studio.
Beautiful tonewoodPremium hand-selected AAA-quilt maple is used for the ribs and back of this rare and elegant modelDistinctive fingerboard inlayCustom Shop inlaid vine design spanning the length of the rosewood fingerboardTunersGrover Gold open back tunersImproved FeelGibson Acoustic "breaks" or "rolls" the edges of the fingerboard into the curve of the neck profile for a sublimely comfortable playing feelEnhanced FinishThe use of finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds in a laborious hand-rubbed process results in a smoother high-gloss finishPremium SetupOur German-engineered Plek system is used for final setup on all Gibson Acoustic guitars, for an unparalleled playing feelHand rubbed and oiled fingerboard and bridgeDeeper penetrating oils hand-rubbed into critical wood components yield smoother and more durable fingerboards and bridges

Beautiful tonewood: Stunning AAA quilt maple back and sides.
Distinctive fingerboard inlay: Elegantly inlaid vine design.
Tuners: Grover tuners
Improved Feel: Fingerboard edge is softened to comfortably fit the contour of the player's hand
Enhanced Finish: Finer grit sandpaper and polishing compounds for gloss finish.
Premium Setup: Utilizing state-of-the-art German engineered Plek technology to create the finest playing surface possible. Hand finished for the world's finest feel and playability.
Fingerboard and bridge: Hand-rubbed with deeper penetrating oil
Body

Top
Back
Top
Wood Species: Sitka Spruce
Pieces: 2
Grade: AAA
Binding: 4 ply top

Back
Wood Species: Quilt Maple
Pieces: 2
Binding: 4 ply
Weight
Average Weight (body only): 1.258kg / 2.775lb

Materials Used
Glue: Franklin Titebond 50

Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: Radiused top with scalloped bracing for projection and resonance

Body Contour
Carve: Radiused
Neck

Neck
Wood Species: Mahogany
Pieces: 1

Details
Truss Rod: Single Action
Profile: Round
Thickness at Fret 1: 2.075cm / .817"
Other Materials: Franklin Titebond 50, hot hide glue neck joint
Average Weight: 0.48kg / 1.069lb

Peg Head
Type: CF-100
Inlay: MOP
Logo: Block and Torch
Headstock Angle: 17 degrees
Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: Compound Dovetail neck joint for resonance distribution throughout guitar

Neck Fit
Joint Angle: 3 degrees
Type: Compound Dovetail
Adhesive: Hot hide glue
Gauges Used: Short Scale Pitch Guage
Nut
Material: Bone
Width: 4.38 cm / 1.725"
Slots: E: .053 String Guage
A: 0.043
D: 0.032
G: 0.024
B: 0.016
e: 0.012

Fingerboard
Wood Species: Rosewood
Pieces: 1

Fingerboard Details
Radius: 30.48 cm / 12 "
Frets: 20
Nut/End of Board: 4.38cm / 1.725" @ nut, 5.70cm / 2.25" @ end of board
Scale: 62.865cm / 24.75"
Binding: Single Ply Cream
Side Dots (Color): Black

Fingerboard Inlays
Style: Flower pot vine
Material: Mother of Pearl and Abalone
Average Weight: 0.11kg / 0.25lb
Finishes

Vintage Sunburst
Color Code: VS
Surface Texture: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Filler: Walnut
Sealer: 1-1.5 mils
Top: SNBST YELLOW / ANY0033, TBCO BROWN / NAB0531
Top Coat: Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer
Scraped: Fingerboard Sides and Nut
Hardware

Tuning Keys
Style: Vintage Gold open back
Weight: 46.72 g / 1.648 oz

Tuning Keys Details
Tuning Ratio: 14:01
Plating specs: Gold
Part numbers: 140-130-670

String Dimensions
E: 0.053
A: 0.042
D: 0.032
G: 0.024
B: 0.016
e: 0.012

Bridge
Style: Belly up
Material: Rosewood with bone saddle
Part number: 140-120-910.0, 140-130-868
Weight: 38.55gr / 1.36oz

Output Jack
Style: 6.35 mm / 1/4" mono

Plastics

Truss Rod Cover
Style: Custom
Part Number: 140-130-843


Accessories

Case
Style: Hard Shell
Color: Black


Manual: Gibson Acoustic Owner's Manual
COA/Other: None