Gibson J-165 EC BRUGT

Gibson’s J-165 is the compact member of the company’s small-jumbo family—a scaled-down take on the J-185/J-200 idea with a cutaway for upper-fret access. The EC variant adds factory electronics and a modern playing feel while keeping the punchy, maple-backed voice that works well for strumming and articulate fingerstyle. Compared to a full jumbo, the J-165 is easier to hold, projects well, and records cleanly without excess boom.

This example is in very good condition with minimal playwear and perfect condition frets. It features maple back, sides, and neck paired with a spruce top, giving a bright, balanced response with clear mids and quick note attack. The onboard Fishman Aura Pro provides blendable microphone images and undersaddle pickup for reliable stage sound. It comes in the original Gibson hard case with the blue interior. No paperwork is included.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: Gibson J-165EC
• Year: 2012
• Factory: Bozeman, Montana, USA
• Body style/size: Small jumbo with Venetian cutaway
• Top: Solid Sitka spruce
• Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
• Back & sides: Maple
• Neck: Maple, set neck
• Neck profile: Rounded/slim Gibson acoustic profile
• Scale length: 24.75″ / 628.6 mm
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard radius: 12″
• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl
• Nut width: 1.725″ / 43.8 mm
• Bridge: Rosewood, belly-up
• Saddle & nut: Bone
• Finish: Nitrocellulose gloss
• Binding: Multi-ply top, single-ply back
• Rosette: Multi-ring
• Electronics: Fishman Aura Pro, onboard controls
• Hardware: Grover tuners, nickel/chrome
• Endpin jack: 1/4″
• Case: Original Gibson hard case, blue interior