Jerry K Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 You know, I never noticed it before but apparently the 185EC model has a maple neck, so it's more like a 16" cutaway version of a 200. The regular 185's have a mahogany neck, which affects the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I love J-185s. Have had many, have three now. I have progressed through a series of examples of this model since first purchasing a new one in 1996. I find them very comfortable to play, excellent blend in a band, cutting through the mix with the maple tone colouration, nice for fingerstyle -- all in all a great all-rounder! The quest has been ongoing for me, searching for different/better along the way, and aspiring to finding an example or two from the original run 1951-58. This is my current group: The examples in this family shot are (1) -- reclining on the Crate and Fender amps -- a 2001 "Dave's Guitar 51 re-issue", note the triburst finish, which shows up quite well with added light; (2) an '07 True Vintage; and (3) my favourite, a 1956 model to the right. Inspired by the Who's 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy LP cover, here they are hanging out on the steps (no ciggies though...): Still looking for a pre-'56 clean-but-not-necessarily-pristine J-185, just cuz. Fred Nice looking gaggle of 185's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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