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Gibson J-185
Acoustic guitar
Photo via ReverbWhat we know
J-185 Century 12-fret.
Market history
Asking prices from past Leftyland listings; the site never sees the final sale price.
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Bridge typerosewood belly-up
Pickup typeLR Baggs Element or Fishman (variants)
Top bracinghand-scalloped, radiused X-bracing
ElectronicsLR Baggs VTC (on EC models)
Top wood gradeAA-grade Sitka spruce
Body wood gradeAA-grade Eastern maple (standard), rosewood available on variants
Body dimensions20.25 inches length, 16 inches width, 4.875 inches depth
Historical noteOriginally released 1951, designed slightly smaller than SJ-200
Fretboard inlaysmother-of-pearl split parallelogram with rolled edges
Finishes availableVintage Sunburst, Antique Natural, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Trans Black, Rosewood Burst, Walnut Burst, Modern Walnut
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