Gibson J-185 Century 12-Fret Vintage - Amber Mad Professor Mahogany delivers a somewhat warmer

Mahogany delivers a somewhat warmer sound than the slightly brighter Korina

accurate  tuning

backward tape sounds

This tape-based classic remained in production for over 14 straight years

Gibson J-185 Century 12-Fret Vintage - Amber Mad Professor Mahogany delivers a somewhat warmerWhile the Gibson J 185 may not have achieved the same universal name recognition as models like the J 45, SJ 200, and Hummingbird, it has long held a special place among knowledgeable players, who consider it one of the best sounding acoustic guitars Gibson has ever made. Originally released in 1951, the J 185s body outline drew inspiration from the celebrated 1920s L 5 models, sharing much of their silhouette and proportions. Slightly more compact