As a vintage version of Gibson's popular J-200, the J-185 is a legend in its own right. With its solid Sitka spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, this acoustic produces a beautifully balanced and robust tone with full range of frequency. 

From Gibson:

"A Jumbo with unparalleled tonal balance

The J-185 is believed by many to be one of Gibson's best acoustic instruments, yet it seems to be fairly obscure, much to the delight of devoted Gibson lovers. Originally released in the early 1950s and designed to be slight smaller than its larger companion, the SJ-200, the J-185 still offers superior performance and tone.

The J-185 Original maintains unsurpassed balance of lows, mids, and highs, with equal response to every note on the fretboard. Acclaimed by many as the perfect body size and shape for any player."

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  • SN: 21065027
  • Finish: Antique Natural
  • Jumbo Body Style
  • Sitka Spruce Top
  • Flame Maple Back & Sides
  • Gloss Nitro Lacquer
  • Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Slim Taper Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 1.724" Nut Width
  • LR Baggs VTC Pickup
  • Hardshell Case Included

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • SJ-200 Original
Finish
  • Antique Natural
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Fretboard Radius
  • 12"
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Sides Material
  • Maple
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Body Shape
  • Jumbo
Back Material
  • Maple
Series
Pickup
  • Undersaddle Piezo Pickup
Color Family
  • Tan
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 20

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