Gibson J-185 EC Modern Walnut – Antique Natural
A Modern Jumbo Acoustic
A more compact J-185 with all the beauty and style Gibson has to offer. The slightly slimmer body depth delivers an unsurpassed balance of lows, mids, and highs, with equal response to every note on the fretboard. The J-185 EC Modern is perfect for powerful rhythm guitar, studio recording, and live acoustic-electric performances.
Tech Specs
General
Number of Strings | 6 |
Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
Body
Body Type | J-185 |
Bracing | Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing |
Top Material | Sitka spruce |
Back & Sides | Walnut |
Body Finish | Nitrocellulose |
Neck
Neck Material | Mahogany |
Neck Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body |
Radius | 16″ |
Fingerboard Material | Walnut |
Fingerboard Inlay | Mother-of-pearl dots |
Frets | Standard |
Number of Frets | 20 |
Scale Length | 628.65 mm / 24.75″ |
Nut Width | 43.81 mm / 1.724″ |
Nut Material | Tusq |
Neck Profile | Advanced Response |
Hardware
Bridge Pins | Tusq |
Saddle Material | Tusq |
Tuning Machines | Mini Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons |
Electronics
Pickup | L.R. Baggs Element VTC |
Controls | Volume |
Miscellaneous
Binding | Multi-ply top, single-ply back |
Bridge | Traditional belly up |
Truss Rod Cover | B/W |
Pickguard | J-185 Modern |
Strings Gauge | 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012 |
Case | Hardshell Case |
Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |