Gibson J185 Century 12 Fret Vintage Sunburst
The Gibson J185 Century 12 Fret is a refined take on one of Gibson’s most underrated acoustic designs. While often overshadowed by models like the J45 and SJ200, the J185 has long been cherished by players for its balanced tone and versatile character. This Century edition builds on that legacy with a distinctive 12 fret construction that enhances both comfort and tonal response.
The shift to a 12 fret neck joint moves the bridge closer to the widest part of the body, increasing top movement and resulting in a warm, open and highly responsive voice. Combined with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this J185 delivers a rich low end, clear mids and a smooth, articulate high end that במיוחד suits fingerstyle and dynamic playing.
Finished in a vintage inspired satin nitrocellulose lacquer and detailed with classic appointments such as a SlimTaper neck profile, rosewood fingerboard and open back tuners, this model blends heritage with playability. As part of the Century Collection celebrating 100 years of Gibson flat tops, the J185 Century 12 Fret offers a unique voice and feel that stands out from the crowd. Delivered in a premium tweed hardshell case.
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Gibson J185 Century 12 Fret Vintage Sunburst
The Gibson J185 Century 12 Fret is a refined take on one of Gibson’s most underrated acoustic designs. While often overshadowed by models like the J45 and SJ200, the J185 has long been cherished by players for its balanced tone and versatile character. This Century edition builds on that legacy with a distinctive 12 fret construction that enhances both comfort and tonal response.
The shift to a 12 fret neck joint moves the bridge closer to the widest part of the body, increasing top movement and resulting in a warm, open and highly responsive voice. Combined with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this J185 delivers a rich low end, clear mids and a smooth, articulate high end that במיוחד suits fingerstyle and dynamic playing.
Finished in a vintage inspired satin nitrocellulose lacquer and detailed with classic appointments such as a SlimTaper neck profile, rosewood fingerboard and open back tuners, this model blends heritage with playability. As part of the Century Collection celebrating 100 years of Gibson flat tops, the J185 Century 12 Fret offers a unique voice and feel that stands out from the crowd. Delivered in a premium tweed hardshell case.
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The Gibson J185 Century 12 Fret is a refined take on one of Gibson’s most underrated acoustic designs. While often overshadowed by models like the J45 and SJ200, the J185 has long been cherished by players for its balanced tone and versatile character. This Century edition builds on that legacy with a distinctive 12 fret construction that enhances both comfort and tonal response.
The shift to a 12 fret neck joint moves the bridge closer to the widest part of the body, increasing top movement and resulting in a warm, open and highly responsive voice. Combined with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, this J185 delivers a rich low end, clear mids and a smooth, articulate high end that במיוחד suits fingerstyle and dynamic playing.
Finished in a vintage inspired satin nitrocellulose lacquer and detailed with classic appointments such as a SlimTaper neck profile, rosewood fingerboard and open back tuners, this model blends heritage with playability. As part of the Century Collection celebrating 100 years of Gibson flat tops, the J185 Century 12 Fret offers a unique voice and feel that stands out from the crowd. Delivered in a premium tweed hardshell case.
