Gibson J-185 1952, Sunburst

$16,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Jumbo
Brand	Gibson
Model	J-185
Finish	Sunburst - Refin
SKU	GF11097-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1952
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian rosewood
Tuners	Waffleback tuners 1960s
Radius	12"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.877" - 0.970"
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.689"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.123"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Non-original hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Body refinish, Replacement tuners, refret, replacement nut, neck reset, bridge reglue, braces reglued, bridge plate reglue, brass plate mate, large back crack repair, large top crack repair, maple jack plug in rim, replacement pickguard
Condition Notes	Refinished, large cracks on top and back

Description

This 1952 Gibson J-185 is a heavily reworked example with a likely late-'60s factory refinish. The guitar has received a neck reset, refret, replacement tuners and nut, along with a reglue of the bridge, braces, and bridge plate, while a Plate Mate has also been added. Large cracks on both the top and back have been repaired, and the refinished Sunburst finish shows the history of this work. The J-185 was introduced in 1951 as a slightly smaller alternative to Gibson's larger SJ-200, using the same general maple-and-spruce construction and distinctive appointments.

Includes non-original hard shell case.