其他商品｜Gibson J-185 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Ebony

The Remarkable Voice of a 12-fret Gibson Jumbo
While the Gibson J-185 may not have achieved the same universal name recognition as models like the J-45™, SJ-200™, and Hummingbird™, it has long held a special place among knowledgeable players, who consider it one of the best-sounding acoustic guitars Gibson has ever made. Originally released in 1951, the J-185’s body outline drew inspiration from the celebrated 1920s L-5 models, sharing much of their silhouette and proportions. Slightly more compact than an SJ-200 and built with the familiar 24.75” scale length also found on the J-45 and Hummingbird, the J-185 carved out a tonal identity that has made it a favorite for decades.
Gibson now introduces a fresh interpretation of this beloved platform: the J-185 Century 12-Fret. It carries forward many of the hallmark appointments that define the classic J-185, but the shift to a 12-fret neck-to-body joint sets it apart from the standard 14-fret design. This configuration shortens the neck and moves the bridge plate farther from the waist and closer to the body’s widest point, enhancing top movement and improving playing comfort. The result is a warm, lively, and responsive voice that especially suits fingerstyle players and anyone with a lighter, nuanced touch.
Because any J-185 variant is relatively uncommon, let alone 12-fret versions, this new model gives a much wider audience the chance to experience the tonal character that only a 12-fret jumbo can offer. As part of the Century Collection, created to mark 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops, the J-185 Century 12-Fret pairs a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and is outlined with single-ply cream binding on the top and back.
Its mahogany neck features a fast, comfortable SlimTaper™ 12-Fret profile and is joined to the body at the 12th fret using a compound dovetail neck joint secured with hot hide glue, consistent with Gibson acoustic build tradition. The bound rosewood fingerboard hosts 19 frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays.
The headstock showcases open-back Golden Age strap tuners with cream buttons, along with an early-1900s Gibson script logo decal that reinforces the vintage aesthetic. Complementing these details is a sloped rectangle closed-slot rosewood bridge reminiscent of early J-45 instruments. Bone is used for both the nut and saddle, while the bridge pins are TUSQ®. The J-185 Century 12-Fret is fitted with a Gibson oval teardrop pickguard and finished with a hand-applied satin nitrocellulose lacquer in Vintage Amber, Vintage Sunburst, or Ebony. It ships in a premium Century Collection tweed hardshell case and is offered in both right-handed and left-handed configurations.
Pick up a J-185 Century 12-Fret and discover the expressive, full-bodied sound that only a 12-fret Gibson jumbo can deliver.
Specs




Type


Acoustic




Colour


Ebony




Orientation


Right Handed




Number of Strings


6




Body Shape


J-185 (Slightly compact Jumbo)




Body Material


Sitka Spruce Top with Mahogany Back & Sides




Body Finish


Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer




Neck Material


Mahogany




Neck Shape


SlimTaper™ 12-fret




Neck Finish


Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer




Fretboard Material


Rosewood (Bound)




Number of Frets


19




Fretboard Inlays


Mother of Pearl Dots




Fret Size


Standard




Scale Length


628.7 mm (24.75")




Fretboard Radius


304.8 mm (12")




Nut Material


Bone




Bridge


Rosewood Rectangle (Closed-slot) with Bone Saddle




Tuners


Golden Age Strap Tuners with Cream Buttons




Case / Bag


Century Collection Tweed Hardshell Case




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Brand:GibsonCategory:Acoustic GuitarsSKU:8200573Tags:Body Shape:Jumbo, Case:Hardcase Included, Category:Acoustic, Colour:Black, GIBSONEPIPHONECASHBACK2026, Number of Strings:6, Orientation:Right Handed, Pre-Order, Skill:Expert