Gibson Custom Shop 60th Anniversary J-185 Quilt Custom Vintage Sunburst 2011

$4,896.00

Description

A precious model announced in 2011 by Gibson Custom Shop, the "60th Anniversary J-185 Quilt Custom," produced in an extremely limited run of just 60 units. This guitar was handcrafted by a skilled luthier in Bozeman, Montana, and released as a special limited edition model for dealers who have earned the "Gibson Acoustic Five Star" designation.

This precious model that has arrived this time was crafted using the finest traditional tonewoods. The top features a rare solid Adirondack Red Spruce, while the back and sides are adorned with beautiful quilted maple. The finish is "Vintage Sunburst," completed with hand-applied nitrocellulose lacquer finishing.

The top employs a traditional "J-185" style X-bracing structure, reinforced with scalloped spruce bracing. The perimeter features multi-ply binding, a double ring rosette, multi-ply back binding, and a tortoiseshell pattern "J-185" pickguard—all characteristic of the finest aesthetic inherited from the original J-185.

The neck is carved from mahogany in a modified "V" shape that fits the hand naturally. It is secured with traditional compound dovetail joinery using hot hide glue. The rosewood fingerboard is inlaid with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays that beautifully complement the headstock logo and crown inlay.

The scale length is the popular 24-3/4 inches (approximately 628mm), with a nut width of 1.725 inches (approximately 43.8mm). The nut is made of bone (cattle bone), delivering the superior playability that fans have come to know and love.

This is an electro-acoustic model equipped with what appears to be an L.R. Baggs "ELEMENT" pickup, with volume control adjustable next to the sound hole.

A chance to own the "J-185," favored by many users including Woody Mann!

【Accessories】Gibson Custom hardcase

【Appearance & Condition】There are minor scratches, dullness of parts, small dents, and other signs of use. The body had a top crack, which was repaired by our repair technician. The nut has been replaced with a new bone nut.

【Truss Rod】Good clearance

【Frets】Approximately 50%~

【Neck】Straight

【Nut Width】Approximately 43mm

【String Height】At 12F: 1st string: approximately 2.4mm / 6th string: approximately 3.1mm

・If any buzzing, choking, or other issues that significantly impair playability are found, they will always be noted. If no such notation is present, we determine that there are no issues with the playing condition.

・Unless specifically marked as "Original" or "Replacement," we do not make definitive statements regarding specifications or condition.

・Regarding the truss rod, from a product protection standpoint, we only check approximately 45 degrees in both the tightening and loosening directions. (When marked "Good clearance," this indicates there is approximately 45 degrees of clearance in both directions.)

・The listed contents are as of the time of listing. There may be variations due to seasonal changes or aging.

・Accessories are limited to those shown in the posted photos and listed on the product page.

・As this item is also sold at our store, it may be sold or under negotiation.

・We are unable to accommodate requests for specific delivery time windows.

・For any other questions or if you would like to try playing this instrument, please use the inquiry form or contact our store email address (mion-gakki@mion.tokyo).

・Our store hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (11:00–18:30).