Gibson J-185 Original Electro Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst (61728)

£3,499.00

If you are looking for New Guitars from Gibson, the Gibson J-185 Original Electro Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst (61728) is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read more below.

More Details

As an affiliate partner, we may earn a small commission when you buy through our links — at no extra cost to you.


Description

If you are looking for New Guitars from Gibson, the Gibson J-185 Original Electro Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Sunburst (61728) is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Acoustic Guitars, additional Electro-Acoustic Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

Here’s what Gibson say about the Gibson Montana J-185 Original Electro-Acoustic In Vintage Sunburst:

“The J-185 is believed by many to be one of Gibson’s best acoustic instruments, yet it seems to be fairly obscure, much to the delight of devoted Gibson lovers. Originally released in the early 1950s and designed to be slight smaller than its larger companion, the SJ-200, the J-185 still offers superior performance and tone. The J-185 Original maintains unsurpassed balance of lows, mids, and highs, with equal response to every note on the fretboard. Acclaimed by many as the perfect body size and shape for any player.”

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: J-185
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • Top Material: Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides: Flame Maple
  • Orientation: Right Handed

Neck

  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Profile: Slim Taper
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Parallelograms
  • Fret Type: Standard
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Nut Width: 1.725″ (43.82mm)
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Scale Length: 24.75″ (628.65mm)

Hardware

  • Bridge: Traditional Belly Up
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh Keystone
  • Hardware Colour: Nickel

Electronics

  • Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
  • Controls: Volume and Tone Controls

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Hard Shell Case
  • Supplied Strings: 0.053, 0.042, 0.032, 0.024, 0.016, 0.012

Additional information

Weight 36.5 kg

Brand

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

Category

Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic guitars produce their sound naturally through the vibration of the strings and body, offering a direct and expressive playing experience. They come in a wide range of styles, including steel string and classical designs, each with its own feel and tonal character. Body shape, wood choice, and construction all influence warmth, projection, and balance, making acoustics suitable for everything from gentle fingerstyle to confident strumming. Whether used for songwriting, practice, or performance, acoustic guitars provide a simple, honest connection between the player and the music.

Electro-Acoustic Guitars

Electro-acoustic guitars combine the natural sound and feel of an acoustic guitar with built-in electronics for amplification. Fitted with pickups and preamp controls, they allow you to plug directly into an amp, PA system, or recording setup while retaining an acoustic character. They’re ideal for live performance, rehearsal, and home recording, offering volume control and tonal adjustment without relying solely on microphones. Electro-acoustic guitars suit players who want the warmth and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument with the flexibility to play amplified when needed.

Guitars

Guitars cover a wide range of instruments designed to suit different styles, techniques, and sounds, from acoustic and classical models to solid body, semi-hollow, and hollow electric designs. Factors like body shape, scale length, neck profile, string type, and pickups all influence how a guitar feels and responds, making each type suited to different players and musical approaches. Whether used for rhythm, lead, songwriting, or experimentation, guitars are expressive, versatile instruments that form the heart of countless genres and playing styles.

Tags

Electro-Acoustic

Vintage Sunburst (61728)

Related gear

Available for Amazon Prime