Gibson Acoustic 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst VOS Reviews
The Gibson 1952 J-185 serves up vintage design and sound in a brand new package. This 1952 spec’d version of the J-185 is as accurate as it gets. Featuring a thermally aged Sitka spruce top this instrument sounds perfectly worn in from the first time you open the case. Complete with flame maple back and sides, this flat top has all the punch and clarity of the J-200 without the overly boomy sound when put in front of a mic. You'll love the incredibly comfortable V-shaped neck that perfectly fills your hand. The J-185 features multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl inlays, and Gotoh tuners to round out the design. When you play your 1952 J-185 for the first time, you'll feel the same magic as the vintage guitars that shipped from Kalamazoo in the ’50s.
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Highest Rated Reviews
Gibson hit it out of the park!!!
The fit and finish is spot on. It really has that vintage sound and look. Grant Vitek explained all the details to me and I'll have to agree this is one of the best guitars I've played from Gibson. I have a few others like the SJ-200 and a Dove. But you cat put this one down when you start playing it. If you have shy questions or concerns when you want the best just ask for Grant Vitek, ext 3193. He's the most informative and formative person there.
Bucket list...
Perfectly ballanced..
distinct lower end...bell like highs...very nice mids. Unlike any acoustic I'd played or heard.
My favorite acoustic up till now is my vintage J45... but this J185 just may be my new favorite? I'm fortunate to own both.
