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Gibson J-185 1954, Natural

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InstrumentJumbo
BrandGibson
ModelJ-185
FinishNatural
SKUGF6614-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1954
TopSpruce
Back and SidesMaple
Finish MaterialGloss Nitrocellulose
Neck/FingerboardMahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius9.5"
Brace PatternX Brace
TunersKluson
BridgeRosewood
ElectronicsN/a
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.688"
String Spacing at Saddle2.117"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)Y
CaseOHSC
Modifications/RepairsRefinished. Neck set, bridge reglue. Top Rebraced. Back removed. New saddle

"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."

The very definition of a "strummer" this 1954 J-185 is a bright, big, full sounding guitar that sounds and plays just fabulously! In its history, it has had a neck set, bridge reglue, the top has been rebraced (the back removed), and it has had a new saddle. The pickguard is coming up a bit, but beyond that it is in great condition for its age, with remarkably little cosmetic wear and tear. Comes in its original case.

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