Gibson Limited Edition J-185 Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)

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The beautiful trans black finish on this limited-run J-185 lets the gorgeous AAA flame maple top shine through -- giving this rare model an even rarer look.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Flamed maple back and sides Beautiful grain, crisp and responsive tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
LR Baggs Element VTC pickup Transparent sound with volume and tone controls

One of the most fabled Gibson's of all time, this limited edition J-185 is enhanced with a Sitka spruce top and gorgeous AAA flame maple back and sides. Sporting classic J-185 appointments including iconic crosses inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the bridge. A rare model with an even rarer finish, this limited edition is hand stained with a beautiful Trans Black allowing for the flame of the maple to be showcased through the stain. Upgraded with an LR Baggs Element VTC for easy plug and play ease, make this limited edition one not to miss! Limited to only 65 handmade instruments worldwide.

Features:

- Gorgeous AAA flame maple back and sides.
- Mother-of-pearl Maltese cross bridge inlay.
- Rare, hand stained Trans Black finish.
- Nickel Grover Keystone tuners.

- Electronics: LR Baggs Element VTC
- Strings: Gibson light gauge .012 - .053
- Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel Rotomatics Keystone
- Pickguard: Traditional J-185, tortoise
- Bridge: Belly-up rosewood, MOP dots and Maltese crosses
- Scale: 24 3/4"
- Fingerboard: 12" radius, rosewood with MOP parallelograms inlay
- Bracing: Traditional scalloped x-bracing
- Neck-to-body: Compound dovetail secured with hide glue at the 14th fret
- Neck: Mahogany, slim-taper profile with 1.725" Tusq nut
- Finish: Trans Black, nitrocellulose lacquer
- Binding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply back, multi-ply double-ring rosette
- Wood: Sitka spruce top, flame maple back & sides
- Body Style: J-180

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted April 18, 2017 by Petin D in Spring, TX

"Absolutley Perfect!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Anyone that knows guitars knows that you should play the instrument you purchase, as no two guitars really sound the same. I took a chance and ordered this, based on the limited edition Trans Black, I absolutely love the color! I couldn't find it locally, so I ordered from zZounds. A little apprehensive, I couldn't wait to get my new guitar out of the box and see what this beauty sounded like. My, oh my, was I impressed! A few tweaks of a twisted neck, an immediate set of strings, and it pulled every bit of tone possible out of this thing! I love the deep bass that isn't over-bearing, the projecting mids, and balanced highs!

Musical Background:

4 years, home jammer

Musical Style:

as much as I can learn
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