Gibson Left-Handed Custom 1952 J-185 Reissue- Antique Natural (New)
Crossing Platforms, Crossing Genres
One of the most fabled Gibsons of all time, the J-185 was originally released in 1951. Designed to be just slightly smaller in proportion to the larger SJ-200, the J-185 used similar appointments, Sitka spruce and maple back and sides for its construction. This Custom Historic 1952 J-185 is enhanced with a thermally aged Sitka spruce top and gorgeous flame maple back and sides. Sporting classic J-185 appointments including iconic Maltese crosses inlaid in mother-of-pearl on the open slot bridge, this is a rare model, but highly desired by artists and performers worldwide.
Body Specs
BackFlame Maple
BindingMulti-ply top, multi-ply back
Body FinishThin Finish Nitrocellulose, VOS
Body ShapeJ-185
Body StylesJumbo
BracingTraditional Hand Scalloped X-bracing, with hide glue
SideFlame maple
TopThermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
Fingerboard Radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count20
FretsStandard
InlaysMother-of-pearl Parallelograms
JointCompound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Neck MaterialMahogany
Nut MaterialBone
Nut Width43.81mm / 1.72in
ProfileV
Scale Length628.65mm / 24.75in