mattthewmttn Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Hi all! I just picked up a 2007 J-185 which I believe to be a true vintage but wanted to confirm with those more wise than myself. The serial number dates it to Feb 2, 2007. It has the orange label (which just says J-185), the brown/pink case, bone nut and saddle. The paperwork in the case has the model number J88V v9 NHI Any assistance on where to verify, or where to find out if any other J-185 versions were even in production at that time would be much appreciated. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 The brown/pink cases did indeed come with the TV-models at that time. So if the case is original, that's a good sign. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattthewmttn Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 I am pretty certain based off everything I’ve seen that this is a true vintage. The only identifier I am slightly confused on is that I read that TV models do not have the serial number stamped on the headstock and mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) Congrats on the '185TV- the focused, clear bass that the '185's can have was a welcome surprise on the 2007 I got in from a small run of natural-finished ones that were ordered for the Japanese market. That particular '07 has no mention of TV on the orange soundhole label, but it does have the serial stamped on the headstock back, but as an export model, it also is stamped Made in the USA. You could try sending an email to Gibson customer service with that model number, J88V v9 NHI... that should get you some answers in a day or so, if there's anyone working presently. The tan/pink case is a likely clue, as well as the absence of factory electronics. Hopefully, Fred, a forum member will see your post and reply. I thought his forum name was J-1854me, but that i.d. shows as not being active since 2009. Fred is a great source of J-185 info, though. Edited April 12, 2020 by 62burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattthewmttn Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Thanks for the info. I guess I should have clarified that mine has both the serial and made in the USA stamped on the headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I had on '07 J-185TV, serialed in early April 2007, and it was a True Vintage for sure. The label, however, just said "J-185". It came with that (ultra-hefty) TV case. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 😬! Fred: "Did someone, somewhere say J-185?" You must've seen the Batlight shining over the hills. A learning moment for me - Gibson forum member search is cAsE seNsiTivE. Thx for checking in, Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanCarlosVejar Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) I have a True Vintage SJ 200 from 2007. It does have the serial number on the headstock.Orange label that only says SJ 200 and brown/pink case. The first year models were all Sitka Spruce tops. JC Edited April 12, 2020 by JuanCarlosVejar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattthewmttn Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I did confirm with Gibson that this is in fact a true vintage. Thanks for all the replies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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