{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-1952-j-185-acoustic-guitar-antique-natural-with-hardshell-case","title":"Gibson Custom Shop 1952 J-185 Acoustic Guitar - Antique Natural with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Gibson will ship insured, fully setup, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our shop policies for more details. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA blast from the past for the most discerning acoustic aficionados, the 1952 J-185 Custom Shop model delivers vintage tone, refined craftsmanship, and iconic aesthetics in a beautifully reimagined form. Introduced in 1951 and designed as a slightly scaled-down sibling to the SJ-200, the J-185 has long been favored by songwriters and performers for its balanced tonal spectrum and exquisite feel. This Custom Historic edition takes the legacy even further with premium appointments and an ultra-thin VOS nitrocellulose finish that enhances both tone and visual warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt the heart of this stunning instrument is a thermally aged Sitka spruce top, paired with flame maple back and sides for rich, articulate tone with shimmering highs and solid low-end response. The hand-scalloped X-bracing and hide glue construction ensure authentic resonance and superior top movement. A mahogany neck with a comfortable “V” profile joins the body via a compound dovetail joint, topped with a rosewood fingerboard adorned with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays. 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