Gibson J-185 - vintage sunburst

The first Gibson J-185, introduced in 1951, quickly became popular thanks to its more accessible size than the Super Jumbo SJ-200, and its consistently clear, powerful sound.
It's an ideal crossover guitar between the J-45 and J-200.
Very similar to the original model, the GIBSON Original Acoustic J-185 (OCJB85VS) steel-string acoustic folk guitar is equipped with superb solid woods (Sitka Spruce top, Flamed Maple back/ sides, Rosewood fingerboard). Integrated LR Baggs VTC pre-amp (volume/tone controls in the soundhole). Produced in the USA and delivered in a deluxe hardshell case.

Since the change of management in 2018, there's been one good news story after another at Gibson: major investments to rehabilitate the production tool and offer higher, more homogeneous and consistent production quality, pricing revised downwards, redesigned ranges for greater clarity, and icing on the cake quite a few new products.

MaintenanceNitrocellulose varnish, as on vintage Gibson instruments, plays a major role in the instrument's "breathing" thanks to its porous nature (vibrations are not muffled by the varnish). To avoid damaging your guitar, we recommend Hercules stands with specially formulated, non-abrasive foams; for maintenance, Gibson's Vintage Restoration Kit ensures effective cleaning and polishing without risk.