Folk Electro Acoustic Guitar

Gibson's 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst electro-acoustic guitar embodies the spirit of historic models with a heat-aged spruce top and flame maple back. Its V-profile mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide comfort and authenticity. Mother-of-pearl inlays and the iconic openwork bridge add a distinctive touch. Supplied with a vintage case, it will appeal to musicians in search of tradition and unique tonal character.

ARTICLE N° 115538
The Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst is a faithful reissue of a historic model, originally designed as a more compact alternative to the famous SJ-200. Its flame maple body and heat-aged Sitka spruce top give it a warm, well-balanced sound, ideal for both chordal playing and melodic lines.

The V-shaped mahogany neck provides a comfortable, stable grip, while the rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl parallelograms reflects Gibson's craftsmanship. With its 20 frets and 24.75" scale, it offers fluid, natural playability.

The openwork belly-up bridge, decorated with mother-of-pearl Maltese crosses, is a unique aesthetic signature, reinforcing the historical identity of this model. The Gotoh Keystone tuning machines guarantee reliable tuning, and the included vintage case protects the instrument with elegance.

Designed for musicians and collectors, the J-185 Vintage Sunburst embodies the balance between tradition and modernity. It's for anyone looking for an expressive acoustic guitar capable of conveying the full richness of their compositions, whether in the studio, on stage or in an intimate setting.
Cutaway
 Yes
Scale length
 629,16 mm (24,77")
Finish
 Brilliant
Top material
 Solid Epicea
Side material
 Flamed maple
Back material
 Flamed maple
Neck material
 Mahogany
Fingerboard material
 Rosewood
Number of frets
 20
Tuning machine
 Open tuners
Hardware color
 Gold
Pickguard color
 Tortoise
Number of strings
 6
Color
 Vintage, Sunburst
  • Gibson 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst
  • Type : Acoustic guitar
  • Series : Custom Historic
  • Body Size : J-185
  • Top : Heat-aged Sitka Spruce
  • Back and sides : Flamed maple
  • Bracing : Traditional (Historic X-bracing)
  • Neck : Mahogany
  • Neck profile : V
  • Fingerboard : Rosewood
  • Saddle width : 1.725" / 43.81 mm
  • Number of frets : 20
  • Inlays : Mother-of-pearl parallelograms
  • Pitch : 24.75" / 628.65 mm
  • Bridge : Openwork belly-up with mother-of-pearl Maltese crosses
  • Saddle : Genuine bone
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh Keystone
  • Electronics: None (pure acoustic guitar)
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • Pickguard : Imitation tortoiseshell
  • Top finish: Traditional varnish (gloss)
  • Case included: Period Correct Case
  • Recommended strings: Phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze acoustic strings (Gibson standard)
Gibson - 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst
Gibson - 1952 J-185 Vintage Sunburst
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