Gibson J-185 1953, Sunburst

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Specs


Instrument	Jumbo
Brand	Gibson
Model	J-185
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF461-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Maple
Finish Material	Nitrocellulose
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple / Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	10"
Brace Pattern	X
Tuners	Original
Bridge	Original
Scale Length	24.25"
Nut Width	1.70"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.13"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	HC Modern Gibson
Modifications/Repairs	Neck set, refret, 5 repaired top cracks, bridge reglue, new nut, new saddle, overspray

Description

Designed to be just slightly smaller in proportion to the larger SJ-200, the J-185 used similar appointments such as spruce for the top and maple back and sides for its construction and is a favorite among Gibson fans. This example has had a neck reset, re-fret, 5 repaired top cracks, a bridge re-glue, new nut, new saddle, and some overspray. It looks stunning and plays perfectly thanks to the work that has been done and is just a joy to play!

Includes a modern Gibson case.

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