Legendary Gibson 1952 Custom J-185 in Vintage Sunburst—a beautifully maintained historic reissue combining vintage tone with modern craftsmanship. Features thermally aged Sitka spruce top, figured flame maple back, mother-of-pearl Maltese cross inlays, and vintage-style tuners. Excellent condition, professionally setup with clean low action for smooth playability and vibrant resonance. Ideal for Gibson enthusiasts, collectors, and artists seeking balanced projection for stage and studio. Includes original case. A rare, resonant acoustic ready to inspire.
  • Top Wood: Thermally Aged Solid Sitka Spruce - vintage warmth and quicker responsiveness
  • Back & Sides: Flame Maple - articulate and bright with strong projection
  • Body Shape: J-185 (Small Jumbo)
  • Finish: Vintage Sunburst (Nitrocellulose)
  • Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Multi-ply top & back
  • Neck & Fingerboard
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24.75" - comfortable tension and vintage feel
  • Nut Width: Approx. 1.725" (standard J-185 spec)
  • Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
  • Neck Joint: Compound dovetail, hand-fitted
  • Bridge: Open Slot Rosewood with Maltese Cross Inlays
  • Saddle & Nut: Bone
  • Pickguard: Traditional J-185 Tortoise
  • Tuners: Vintage-style Keystone
  • Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case Included

Includes Hard case