Alan189 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I've seen a used Epiphone Jumbo 185 guitar for sale in a shop. Can't find any history of these so any info welcome... It was finished in a beautiful sunburst with a nice wood-effect headstock, much like the Gibson Songwriter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 What's the prefix on that *185. ES 185 sounds familiar but I can't seem to find it. Peruse: http://www.epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=Main_Page#Archtop_Guitars You may find some history and specs on your *185. Happy Perusing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I think Epi had a 185 based on the Gibson 185; in fact, I've seen an Epiphone copy of the Everly Bros. model, which I believe was designated a 185--i.e., a bit smaller than the 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 This was a "SQ-180" http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/Acoustic_Signature_Models#Don_Everly_SQ-180 and another SQ-180 http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/Acoustic_Signature_Models#Neil_Diamond_Signature_SQ-180 dang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan189 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ah.. it's exactly the SJ 18S - me mistaking the S for a 5 - geeso! Same inlays too! Cheers for that! maybe AJ 18 S http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/AJ-Series#AJ-18S or SJ 18 S http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/SJ-Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan189 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epiphone-SJ-18S-VS-/321135602683 That is the very guitar I'm speaking of. The neck is quite thin too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I say go for it. I bought an AJ-18s12 (slope shoulder) 12 string for $145 (US) and a great guitar. Great build and great sound. Low action for a 12 with no buzz. Keep looking for an affordable 6 string version (AJ-18sce) If the SJ is anything like the AJ, it will be a great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 BTW, S is for solid top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Congrats Al, you've just aged and ID'd you guitar. You won't get that kind of service over at the AGF (are they still funct?) Ah.. it's exactly the SJ 18S - me mistaking the S for a 5 - geeso! Same inlays too! Cheers for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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