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A Jumbo with unparalleled tonal balanceThe J-185 is believed by many to be one of Gibson's best acoustic instruments, yet it seems to be fairly obscure, much to the delight of devoted Gibson lovers. Originally released in the early 1950s and designed to be slight smaller than its larger companion, the SJ-200, the J-185 still offers superior performance and tone. The J-185 Original maintains unsurpassed balance of lows, mids, and highs, with equal response to every note on the fretboard. Acclaimed by many as the perfect body size and shape for any player.Specifications: Body Style: JumboBody Shape: J-185Top: Sitka spruceBack: Flame mapleSide: Flame mapleBracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracingBinding: Multi-ply top, multi-ply backBody Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerProfile: Slim TaperScale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 inFingerboard Material: RosewoodFingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 inNeck Material: MahoganyFret Count: 20Frets: StandardNut Material: BoneNut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 inInlays: Mother-of-pearl ParallelogramsJoint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-bodyBridge: Traditional belly upSaddle Material: BoneTuning Machines: Gotoh KeystonePickguard: J-185Truss Rod Cover: Black and WhiteBridge Pins: TusqCondition: Excellent with lighter signs of use. Previous professional grade work has been carried out to make this an extremely enjoyable guitar to play and use live. These include an upgraded Fishman pickup, new compensated bone saddle, bone nut shaping and a fret dress. For more details, please feel free to get in touch.