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The Gibson J-185 is a traditional 1950's model with "Big Sky" radiused fingerboard edges. Grover Rotomatic Tuners for solid intonation, hand-scalloped top bracing for added strength and a light top, and AAA Flame Maple back and sides.
All Modern Classic guitar models feature:
- Grover Rotomatic Tuners
- Bone nut and Tusq saddle
- New "Big Sky" radiused fingerboard edge
- Industry's finest electronics
- Premium hardshell case
- Distinctive new labels
Handcrafted in: Bozeman, MT
Body
Body Style: Jumbo
Top Species: Premium Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides: AAA Flame Maple
Body Binding: 4-ply top and back
Neck
Species: Mahogany
Scale: 24-3/4 in.
Profile: V profile
Fingerboard
Species: Rosewood
Binding: Single-ply
Inlay: MOP Parallelograms
Nut Width: 1.725
Other Inlays: Abalone Rosette
Bridge
Bridge: Traditional Gibson Rosewood Bridge
Bridge Inlay: 2 MOP Dots
Pins: White
Hardware
Tuners: Nickel Grovers
Pickguard: Tortoise J-185
Pickup: Active electronics with sound hole mounted volume control
Other
Late '50's Style Pickguard
Case: Premium Hardshell
Traditional Jumbo with 1950's features@Premium sitka spruce top@AAA flame maple back/sides@Mahogany neck; rosewood fretboard/bridge@Active electronics with soundhole-mounted volume@Includes premium hardshell case
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