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Condition: Used, Very Good
SP Luthier Notes: A neck reset was performed. Cracks present on the guitar were sealed and stabalized. Fretwork was done. No further work required.
The Gibson 1951 J-185 is a beautifully balanced acoustic that delivers rich, articulate tone with vintage warmth and clarity. Its spruce top paired with a maple body creates a lively, focused voice with crisp highs, tight lows, and a clear, ringing response that stands out in any setting. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, comfortable feel that invites effortless playing. Finished in a classic tobacco sunburst with a tortoiseshell pickguard, it carries a timeless, understated elegance. Open, responsive, and full of character, this J-185 offers a refined voice that feels right at home wherever you play!
- Finish
- Tobacco Sunburst
- Top
- Spruce
- Body
- Maple
- Neck
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Bridge
- Rosewood
- Pickguard
- Tortoiseshell
- Case
- Ibanez Hardshell
- Nut
- 1.89
- String
- 1.69-1.95
- Neck
- 1.09-1.31
- Weight
- 4lbs 2oz
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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