Gibson J-185 Jumbo Vintage guitar


Here we have a lovely Gibson J-185 VIntage made in 2019 before being replaced with the J185 1952

The guitar has had an LR Baggs pickup fitted with a pro install


Condition: 9.9/10 the guitar is as the day it left the factory, no signs of use and has been very well looked after.


Neck: 9.9/10 - Lovely dark rosewood board, frets show no use. Very thin lacquer makes the neck nice and quick to play. Lovely low action and brilliant fret ends.

Hardware:9.9/10 - No signs of tarnishing or rust on any hardware. Keep in mind it is pre aged.

Electrics: 8/10
Sockets, pots and switches etc are wear and tear items. The electrics on this guitar have been tested and are in very good working order, but my standard disclaimer is it's a used guitar and one must expect SOME occasional electrical 'scratching' noise, crackling and popping when adjusting pots and switches. In our opinion the electrics on this guitar exhibit less than average 'noise' in normal play but there's no guarantee how long they will stay in this condition.

Playability:
This guitar has been lovingly set up by Jon, one of the UK's most highly regarded and experienced guitar techs.
That doesn't mean this guitar is the best playing guitar ever, it just means that he has taken the time to set it up. Adjust the action, intonation etc so that it plays as well as can be expected and stays in tune as good as any guitar of this type does.
We all have differing styles and demands from our instruments. Some of us like fast n low actions for fretboard burning licks, others prefer a high n mightly action for show stopping windmills and downtuned heavy riffing and everything in between. No one set up suits all!
This specific guitar has been set up sympathetically for it's style so has a fairly low action, and minimal fret buzzing.

Case: The guitar is supplied with its Gibson hard case


Priced with all of the above in mind but feel free to "make an offer".


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We first opened our doors in 1994. Since then we have expanded and grown in size and popularity to become one of the South's leading guitar shops. Our commitment to a friendly, knowledgeable and personal service has won us a collection of awards. These include: Three times winner of the prestigious FENDER EUROPEAN TOP DEALER AWARD for service, knowledge and commitment to Fender products. (They only presented them for three years) And SEVEN times award winners at the Poole Retail Awards 'Top of the Shops' event, including overall Best Independent Shop and Best Customer Service.

Our aim is to provide the highest levels of customer care, to offer a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and still offer the lowest possible prices. 
Because we are all passionate guitarists ourselves note that all our guitars are dispatched: 
  • Inspected - check for scratches, dents etc
  • Tuned - Stretching each string for optimum tuning stability
  • Set up - adjust action and intonation as required
  • Tested - give it a play to make sure we like it ! (Tough job huh ?)
  • Ready to Play - now it's your turn !
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