{"product_id":"gibson-j-185-flat-top-acoustic-guitar-1957-4418","title":"Gibson J-185 Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1957)","description":"Gibson J-185 Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (1957), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, blonde lacquer finish, flame maple back \u0026amp; sides, spruce top, mahogany neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard \u0026amp; bridge, brown hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe J-185 has gained a reputation as one of the finest of all Gibson flat-tops, although in production for only a fairly short time in the 1950s. With a slightly smaller body and generally lighter construction, these are a more responsive guitar than the full 17\" J-200 they otherwise resemble. This blonde beauty from 1957 has spectacular flame maple back and sides, a nice chunky mahogany neck, and a rich and expansive sound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a crown headstock inlay, trapeziod fingerboard inlay, unique pearl Maltese crosses on the bridge wings, and gold-plated Kluson deluxe tuners, this is a fairly fancy guitar. There is a second matching totoise celluloid upper pickguard added at some point which does not appear to be adversely affecting the sound and gives the guitar a bit of an Everly Brothers vibe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 41 in. (104.1 cm.), 16 in. (40.6 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 4 15\/16 in. (12.5 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 24 1\/2 in. (622 mm.). Width of nut is 1 11\/16 in. (43 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWell-played, with an added but correct-looking matching upper pickguard. General wear and some small areas of finish touch-up to the top, which is buffed out behind the bridge. One small repaired crack on the top side at the waist. A very nice player and a great gigging example of one of Gibson's finest guitars. Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853301010572,"sku":"4418","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_bf02d8bf-a0dc-4e91-bc94-4ca31a3e393f.jpg?v=1774333694","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-j-185-flat-top-acoustic-guitar-1957-4418","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}