onewilyfool Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thanks for any detailed differences..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-200 Koa Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 TV has an aging toner in the finish, the original Maltese Cross inlays in the bridge that all of the J-185s used to have, Gold tuners with ivoroid buttons and a special case. There may be other things but that is the bulk of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 So, no structural, bracing differences???? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modac Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The most important difference is the lighter back bracing of the True Vintage. Also, some of the TVs have Adirondack tops, which makes a huge difference in tone, which some may like..... or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The most important difference is the lighter back bracing of the True Vintage. Also' date=' some of the TVs have Adirondack tops, which makes a huge difference in tone, which some may like..... or not.[/quote'] And the fact that they are several hundred dollars more. I could not tell the difference between an 06 model and the 07 TV other than cometic changes IMOP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 My J185 TV has Madagascar rosewood fingerboard and bridge- for what that's worth. The tuners are like the old Klusons with green tint on the plastic knobs- not iveroid, no gold around. The case is fancy- brown outside, fancy pink inside- nice if you like it and can carry it. It is certainly strong and protective. The top is Sitka on the J185 and I like that. Adi and maple gets harsh, sitka makes for great tone. I can't tell you how much of a difference it all makes- i haven't played a "regular" J185. My J185 TV is an excellent guitar- excellent construction, can be very loud, great tone, plays easily. I think the frets are fairly thin by modern standards and it has excellent intonation. Cost was reasonable- Fullers gave me a very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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