Gibson J-185 Century 12-Fret - Vintage Sunburst Guitar #6029

For sale is a brand new Gibson J-185 Standard in a Vintage Sunburst finish. These are absolutely incredible guitars for the money. HUGE sound out of this guitar, its just awesome. Comes with Case Candy, and OHSC. Danville Music is an Authorized Gibson Dealer, you can buy with confidence and the instrument comes with the full Gibson lifetime Warranty. We inspect and professionally set up every instrument we sell so you can buy with confidence, helping you fall in love with your new instrument. Feel free to message us with any questions.

A Rare Expression of a Cult-Favorite Gibson Jumbo

The Gibson J-185 Century model brings a seldom-seen configuration to one of the company’s most distinctive jumbo platforms. By combining the openness of a jumbo body with the added responsiveness of a 12-fret design, it delivers a warmer, more immediate voice with balanced projection and dynamic control. As part of the Century Collection celebrating 100 years of Gibson flat-top acoustics, it reflects a design approach centered on resonance, feel and tonal clarity. Vintage-inspired details and a comfortable playing profile make it a strong fit for acoustic aficionados and Gibson devotees, while the included premium tweed hardshell case completes a package that is both practical and period-inspired. For players looking to expand their acoustic range with a distinct voice and feel, the J-185 Century 12-fret acoustic guitar stands as a refined and expressive interpretation of a Gibson classic.

SpecsGeneral

• Product type: Acoustic guitar
• String type: Steel
• Series: Century Collection
• Model: J-185 Century

Body

• Body size class: Jumbo
• Body construction: Solid
• Top material: Sitka spruce
• Back material: Mahogany
• Side material: Mahogany
• Body finish: Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
• Bracing pattern: Scalloped X-bracing
• Binding: Single-ply top, single-ply back
• Available colors: Ebony, Vintage Amber, Vintage Sunburst

Neck

• Neck material: Mahogany
• Neck profile: SlimTaper 12-fret
• Neck joint: Compound dovetail
• Neck meets body at: 12th fret
• Scale length: 24.75"

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard radius: 12"
• Number of frets: 19
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
• Nut material: Bone

Hardware

• Bridge material: Rosewood
• Saddle material: Bone
• Bridge pins: TUSQ
• Tuning machines: Open-back Golden Age strap tuners with cream buttons
• Hardware finish: Nickel

Strings

• Number of strings: 6

Other

• Orientation: Right handed
• Case: Century Collection tweed hardshell