Gibson 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar x9009 NAMM 2020 Demo

Manchester Music Mill is proud to announce the arrival of these Gibson NAMM 2020 Demo models. These guitars were received directly from Gibson with full factory warranty included. They were used as demo models at Gibson booth in 2020 winter NAMM, many are in like new condition or only show very light of use! Save big on these Gibson NAMM 2020 demo guitars! Please check pics for full cosmetic details.  

Serialized 13499009

Crossing Platforms, Crossing Genres

One of the most fabled Gibsons of all time, the J-185 was originally released in 1951. Designed to be just slightly smaller in proportion to the larger SJ-200, the J-185 used similar appointments, Sitka spruce and maple back and sides for its construction. This Custom Historic 1952 J-185 is enhanced with a Thermally Aged Sitka spruce top and gorgeous flame maple back and sides. Sporting classic J-185 appointments including iconic Maltese crosses inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the open slot bridge, this is a rare model, but highly desired by artists and performers worldwide.

Body Body Shape J-185 Top Thermally Aged Sitka spruce Back Flame maple Side Flame maple Bracing Traditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue Binding Multi-ply top, multi-ply back Finish Thin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS Neck Material Mahogany Profile V Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 12" Number Of Frets 20 Frets Standard Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.72" / 43.81mm Inlays Mother-of-pearl Parallelograms Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint Hardware Tuner Plating Gold Bridge Belly up, holes at rear, open slot Saddle Material Bone Tuning Machines Gotoh Keystone Pickguard J-185 Truss Rod Cover Black Bridge Pins Bone Electronics Under Saddle Pickup None Miscellaneous Strings 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 Accessories Includes Gibson Accessory Kit