62burst Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) Wasn't interested in a toasted top, or a box with electronics. From a seller's shop in Tokyo. . . don't know how many 1st year '07 (unmarked, but with Cali case) '185 Natural-finished True Vintage models were not destined for export, but this one returned from whence it came (added a video clip of internal bracing): Edited December 30, 2019 by 62burst add pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Nice, nice, nice. That's my favorite Gibson model right there - mine is a 2012. One interesting thing - the pickguard has a bit more of a J-45ish curve to it compared to the deep waist curve on most J-185s. Guess that makes it a bit more special, along with it's gorgeous wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Very very nice... and the clip demonstrates a growl and mellow sweetness where I was always conditioned to expect bright. i love the guard and everything about that guitar. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Very nice, congrats - cool clip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Now, that's a beauty! Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted December 29, 2019 Author Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, bobouz said: One interesting thing - the pickguard has a bit more of a J-45ish curve to it compared to the deep waist curve on most J-185s. Lol. Guess I got "Gibsoned". Again. What was noticed was some very nice bracing inside, with some early taper down to the kerfing: thanks for checking in, all Edited December 29, 2019 by 62burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 A gorgeous-looking guitar. Though I'm not a fan of the pickguard since it doesn't follow the curvature of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leonard McCoy said: A gorgeous-looking guitar. Though I'm not a fan of the pickguard since it doesn't follow the curvature of the body. Yes, Bobouz's observation (J-45/50 pickguard?) has me thinking if the guard should be removed and recontoured. Don't need protection for the top there. . . on the maple, I tend to play closer to the fretboard extension to fatten up the sound a bit. Here's a better look at the vintage scallop work done on the TV's bracing (and a bridge plate that looks to have had the same set of strings since '07): Edited December 30, 2019 by 62burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatgumbino Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Congrats! It's a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, 62burst said: Lol. Guess I got "Gibsoned". Again. What was noticed was some very nice bracing inside, with some early taper down to the kerfing: thanks for checking in, all In the '50s, there was a percentage of the J-185s that were built using that larger 'batwing' pickguard, although most typically the smaller/trimmer pickguard was used. I also had an '07 TV J-185, and it had the "slightly more correct" smaller 'guard. It's seen on the right in the photo, along with an original '56. Fred Edited December 30, 2019 by J-1854Me clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 2 hours ago, J-1854Me said: In the '50s, there was a percentage of the J-185s that were built using that larger 'batwing' pickguard, although most typically the smaller/trimmer pickguard was used. I also had an '07 TV J-185, and it had the "slightly more correct" smaller 'guard. It's seen on the right in the photo, along with an original '56. Fred Interesting, Fred. Not sure what, if anything, will be done about the 'guard. . . right now, it's fine, as being just another Gibson anomaly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Since I happen to have both a J-50 and a J-185, it was rather easy to spot that the guard on this guitar is virtually identical to a J-45/J-50 pickguard. I’m wondering if perhaps the original guard peeled & was replaced. Easy to change out if you choose to, but regardless, it’s a beautiful guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Beautiful guitar. Sounds great too! Congratulations! Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Lars68 said: Beautiful guitar. Sounds great too! Congratulations! Lars Thanks, Lars. The demo clip was replaced with a view showing the bracing for the True Vintage series, but I'd like to do some more recording with the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I wouldn't change a thing...to my eyes, that's about as perfect as it gets. Absolutely gorgeous guitar, I've never owned a 185 but have always loved them. I had a 180 for a couple of years which was very good, but would love to own a 185 similar to this one...one day 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 i love it as is too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/29/2019 at 4:40 PM, 62burst said: thanks for checking in, all Re-thanx for inviting us inside - and congratulations on the new guitar. Didn't see that model come your way. . Btw. what's your philosophy on torrefied tops (and components). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 7:22 AM, Lars68 said: Beautiful guitar. Sounds great too! Congratulations! On 12/30/2019 at 8:33 AM, 62burst said: Thanks, Lars. The demo clip was replaced with a view showing the bracing for the True Vintage series, but I'd like to do some more recording with the guitar. But why, burst !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 minute ago, E-minor7 said: Btw. what's your philosophy on torrefied tops (and components). They're difficult to spell. And a toasted top that looks like this in regular light. . . . . . looks like this in black light which can be scary. I actually just really like the sitka. and torrefied tops just seem like the opposite direction as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 23 minutes ago, 62burst said: . . . looks like this in black light which can be scary. Guess it's lesser pronounced on blondes then. Do you have a lot of black-lite voyeurism goin'. It rocks. . 24 minutes ago, 62burst said: I actually just really like the sitka. and torrefied tops just seem like the opposite direction as that. Aha. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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