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

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Historically accurate version of the late '50s model.

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.

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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted November 21, 2009 by a customer from verizon.net

"Best bang for your buck."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Very happy
Sound
Excellent maple guitar, clear and loud projection without being as large as a J-200. Famous Gibson neck, a joy to play!
Features
It would be nice to at least have a pick-up
Ease of Use
You would easily pay thousands more for a sound like this!
Quality
Gibson Montana have been producing the highest quality of guitars for some time now.
Value
A great value.
The Wow Factor
It's too cool already

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Musical Style:

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