Gibson
J-185 EC Modern Walnut, Left-Handed, Walnut Burst
AcousticJ-185US
No ratings yet$2,549
The Gibson J-185 EC Modern Walnut, Left-Handed, Walnut Burst is an acoustic guitar with a J-185 body shape. Construction pairs a Walnut body, Mahogany neck and Walnut fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 20 frets. It is fitted with LR Baggs™ Element. Made in the United States and typically listed around $2549. It is commonly associated with Folk, Singer-Songwriter and Country.
Best for
FolkSinger-SongwriterCountry
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews74
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
60
Build
91
Value
63
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Walnut |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Walnut |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 20 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs™ Element |
| Accessories | Includes Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Back | Walnut |
| Binding | Multi-ply top, single-ply back |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | J-185 |
| Body Styles | Jumbo |
| Bracing | Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Traditional belly up |
| Bridge Pins | Tusq |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Controls | 1 Volume |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-pearl dots |
| Fretboard radius | 406.4mm / 16.0in |
| Fret Count | 20 |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body |
| Model | MCJB85WLHBL |
| Nut | Tusq |
| Nut width | 43.81mm / 1.72in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin Jack |
| Pickguard | J-185 Modern |
| Profile | Advanced Response |
| Saddle Material | Tusq |
| Side | Walnut |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | B/W |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Tuners | Mini Grover Rotomatic with Kidney Buttons |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs™ Element |
| Street price | $2,549 |
