• Originally released in 1951, this Custom Shop J-185 evokes Gibson's golden era, with a jumbo body of an X-braced spruce top and flame maple back and sides. Features include an 14-fret mahogany neck, a bound rosewood fingerboard, with appointments of pearl Maltese cross and split parallelogram inlays. Equipped with gold vintage-style tuners. Nicely balanced, great tone! Original brown hard shell case. Made in USA.
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • SN 2040230
  • 2025
  • Gloss Antique Natural finish
  • Double bound jumbo 16" body
  • Sitka spruce top
  • B-w-b top purfling, multi-rosette
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Flame maple back and sides
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • Rosewood (bound) fingerboard and bridge
  • 20 frets, ~1-11/16" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • Pearl Maltese cross and split paralellogram inlays
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Gold vintage-style tuners, keystone buttons
  • Black peghead overlay features crown and logo inlays
  • Original brown hard shell case (pink lining)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment

Gibson Custom Shop 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar (2025)

Gibson Custom Shop 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar (2025)

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SKU: 20U-221939

$3,700 USD
$3,700.00 USD
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Originally released in 1951, this Custom Shop J-185 evokes Gibson's golden era, with a jumbo body of an X-braced spruce top and flame maple back and sides. Features include an 14-fret mahogany neck, a bound rosewood fingerboard, with appointments of pearl Maltese cross and split parallelogram inlays. Equipped with gold vintage-style tuners. Nicely balanced, great tone! Original brown hard shell case. Made in USA.
On consignment.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • SN 2040230
  • 2025
  • Gloss Antique Natural finish
  • Double bound jumbo 16" body
  • Sitka spruce top
  • B-w-b top purfling, multi-rosette
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Flame maple back and sides
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • Rosewood (bound) fingerboard and bridge
  • 20 frets, ~1-11/16" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • Pearl Maltese cross and split paralellogram inlays
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Gold vintage-style tuners, keystone buttons
  • Black peghead overlay features crown and logo inlays
  • Original brown hard shell case (pink lining)
  • Made in USA
  • Consignment
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