Gibson J 185-Reverb

[richardp69]

Yeah, I know there's not a lot of love for Gibson for many of you on this forum. I've always been a bit of a fan myself.

But, OMG, the back on this one is pretty special.

Not sure about all the glitz etc. on the fingerboard and the price of course is way outside the realm of possibilities for me but that back gives me shivers.

GIBSON J-185 ROSE VINE CUSTOM SHOP. QUILT MAPLE. ENGRAVED TUNERS. NEW ZEALAND PAUA SHELL INLAYS. | Reverb

NON USA BUYERS CONTACT ME FOR SHIPPING QUOTE PLEASE SEE MY OTHER HIGH QUALITY GUITARS Gibson Custom Shop J-185 Rose Vine Quilt. Hand made in the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana in 2007 when Ren Ferguson was in charge of the Custom Shop. This guitar d...

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[Neal]

I think it’s awesome.

 

[The Guilds of Grot]

Would that be "curley", or "quilted" maple?

 

[richardp69]

Would that be "curley", or "quilted" maple?

Not sure. I'd just call it dad gum purdy I guess.

 

[SFIV1967]

Would that be "curley", or "quilted" maple?

Definitely Quilted.

In curly maple the ripples in the grain pattern create a three dimensional effect that appears as if the grain has “curled” along the length of the board. Think long blonde curly hair.

By the way, now we know why Ren's new guitars also have such "overloaded" fretboards!

Ralf

 

[GGJaguar]

Whoa! The seller was smart to use the back of the guitar as the lead photo for the listing.

 

[Walter Broes]

Love Gibsons, love J-185's, but that particular one is "a little much" for me

 

[Brad Little]

No mustache bridge kills it for me. Oh, yeah and a couple thousand dollars as well.

 

[richardp69]

No mustache bridge kills it for me. Oh, yeah and a couple thousand dollars as well.

Not sure if you're serious on the mustache bridge or not. Personally, I do like that look. Seems like quite a few on this forum don't though. Just like any other forum I guess. Lots of differing opinions, none of them necessarily right or wrong.

 

[twocorgis]

I've always wanted a J-185, and that might happen soon. Not this one though. Waaaaaaaay too much bling, but the back sure is pretty!

 

[Brad Little]

Not sure if you're serious on the mustache bridge or not. Personally, I do like that look. Seems like quite a few on this forum don't though. Just like any other forum I guess. Lots of differing opinions, none of them necessarily right or wrong.

Oh, yeah, I've liked the mustache bridge since I first saw one on a Dave Van Ronk cover, probably '64 or so. The whole upscale Gibson J models just look better with one, too me at least.

 

[bobouz]

My favorite model of all time. Took me years to finally latch onto my plain-jane keeper - and well worth the quest:

 

[Westerly Wood]

all I know is I wish I had never sold the J-45.

 

[davismanLV]

WOW!! I really like everything on that EXCEPT the pickguard. If the pickguard was plain, it would be so much more pretty. I know that some don't care for Gibson guitars, but I like them some and there was one at guitar center that took my breath away. I hate cutaways on dreads. They just don't work for me. So as I was at GC sitting on the stool playing a few guitars and there kinda behind me was a Gibson dread with a cutaway. I didn't even have to get up so I just grabbed it and played it a bit. Very quickly I found myself reevaluating my "no more dreads" and "no dreads with cutaways" policies. That was one of the nicest sounding guitars I've ever played. I kept my resolve and left without it, but DAMN!!!

@bobouz, SEE?? That tortoiseshell pickguard looks AMAZING!!!

 

[Cougar]

...Not sure about all the glitz etc. on the fingerboard...

Yeah, that's quite a bit overdone....

 

[Quantum Strummer]

Got to play an original J-185 many years ago at Elderly: wowza, what a sound! Big and bold, IMO better balanced than a typical J-200. Couldn't afford it else I'da bought it on the spot.

-Dave-

 

[Brucebubs]

A little too 'busy' for me.

 

[richardp69]

I haven't seen too many guitars that were too over the top for me. Typically, I like the bling. This one would be a challenge for me though. On the other hand, if money were no object I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

 

[dreadnut]

That back is over the top!

 

[ezstrummer]

That is a really nice guitar.... but for that money i think you can get nicer.