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Gibson J-185 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar (With Case)

Historically accurate version of the late '50s model.

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Description
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Gibson continues the strong showing of their True Vintage series by introducing the Gibson J-185 True Vintage guitar. Modeled after the traditional 1950's model with "Maltese" cross bridge wing inlays. This is the perfect guitar to play and cherish for years to come.

Technical Info

Handcrafted in: Bozeman, MT

Body
Body Style: Jumbo
Top Species: Premium sitka spruce
Back and Sides: AAA flame maple
Body Binding: 4-ply top and back

Neck
Species: Mahogany
Scale: 24-3/4 in.
Profile: V profile

Fingerboard
Species: Madagascar rosewood
Binding: single-ply
Inlays: MOP Parallelograms
Nut Width: 1.725 in.

Bridge
Bridge: Madagascar rosewood
Bridge inlay: 2 MOP Maltese crosses
Pins: White

Hardware
Tuners: Nickel Gotoh
Pickguard: Tortoise J-185

Other
Other Features: Late '50's style pickguard, Historic orange labels, bone nut and saddle, historically accurate binding over fret ends, Madagascar rosewood components, select dark amber toner

Case: Premium vintage style case

Strings: Gibson Masterbuilt premium phosphor bronze wound
Jumbo tone with vintage character! As a part of Gibson's True Vintage series, this J185 is faithfully modeled after the traditional 1950's version. Features a premium sitka spruce top and AAA flame-maple back and sides. Madagascar rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl inlay. Maltese cross inlay on bridge wings. Bone nut and saddle; historically accurate binding, orange labels. Includes premium vintage-style case.

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Gibson J-185 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar (With Case) Reviews

1 Person rated this product :
           10 out of 10
           10 out of 10
"Best bang for your buck."
Feature:
It would be nice to at least have a pick-up

Quality:
Gibson Montana have been producing the highest quality of guitars for some time now.

Value:
A great value.

Desirability:
It's too cool already

Sound:
Excellent maple guitar, clear and loud projection without being as large as a J-200. Famous Gibson neck, a joy to play!

Ease of Use:
You would easily pay thousands more for a sound like this!

Overall:
Very happy

Submitted: 11/21/2009
Style of Music: Modern
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