A beautifully balanced jumbo, the 2007 Gibson J-185 in Natural finish offers the perfect blend of clarity, warmth, and projection. Slightly smaller than a Super Jumbo but just as versatile, the J-185 is known for its focused low end, articulate mids, and shimmering top end—making it a standout for both strumming and fingerstyle work.
This example features a classic tonewood pairing of a Sitka spruce top with maple back and sides, delivering a crisp, responsive voice with excellent note separation and dynamic range. The comfortable mahogany neck and short 24 3/4" scale make for an easy, familiar playing experience.
This guitar is in good condition, showing honest play wear including finish checking, light dings, and surface scratches. It has been upgraded with an I-beam pickup, making it stage- and studio-ready while maintaining its natural acoustic character.
A fantastic choice for players looking for a workhorse jumbo with vintage-inspired tone and modern usability.
Specs
Year: 2007 Origin: USA Body Style: Jumbo (J-185) Top: Sitka spruce Back & Sides: Maple Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood with parallelogram inlays Scale Length: 24 3/4" Nut Width: 1 11/16" – 1.72" Fingerboard Radius: 12" Frets: 20 Bracing: Traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing Bridge: Rosewood belly-up style Tuners: Keystone-style (nickel) Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer, Natural Electronics: Aftermarket I-beam pickup installed Case: Hardshell case
