stumps Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I hate American Idol... and this season is the worst ever... having said that, my daughter likes it, my wife watches it with her. I finished playing and was walking through the room when I saw Randy Travis and Harrie Underpants getting ready to do a duet. It looked like Travis was playing a Gibson - parallelograms on the fretboard, batwing pickguard, couldn't read the headstock, but he had something covering the soundhole... anyone know if he indeed had a Gibson and what model? Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinNoName Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbNyI7r_hf4 I'm no expert, but am going for some kind of J-185. Maybe completely wrong though!! I thought everyone in America loved Ryan Seacrest?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It looked like it had the maltese crosses on the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertjohn Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Harrie Underpants Looks a bit too big for a 185. Could it be a 165 or an Emmy Lou Harris? I have no idea really - someone will correct me. American Idol is obviously your version of The X Factor - a product of Simon Cowell. I hate these programs but the general public have been programmed to think they are creating something meaningful. It is our society's obsession with "celebrity". I expext that it will be possible to study for a degree in Celebrity soon. In the UK, we are even now being subjected to a media frenzy over the imminent death of an ex Big Brother "star". The wife of a very good friend of mine is in a similar position and so it makes me sick! She used to be an ambulance driver so has actually contributed something to society. Rant over and sorry for the hijack. I'm actually far more interested to know what the guitar is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerpopper Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I thought everyone in America loved Ryan Seacrest?! For the love of God please don't lump me in with my countrymen on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 who's ryan seacrest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 my first thought was that it was a J-185. the only thing throwing me off is the rectangle bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerpopper Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 who's ryan seacrest? If you don't know, consider it a blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It looked like it had the maltese crosses on the bridge. I agree -- you can kinda seem them just after 3:30, and then again just after 4:30. So it's definitely a rosewood J-185. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-200 Koa Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 rar +1.....rosewood J-185. Anybody here played one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modac Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It looked to me like a mahogany bodied J-185. Must have been a custom....they're out there. There was one for sale a few years back at Guitar Works ltd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honky Dog Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 who's ryan seacrest? My question, also. I have no idea who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayla Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Never saw American Idol, Ryan Seacrest, et al. Don't got no TV. Don't want no TV. Life good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgTime Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 My question' date=' also. I have no idea who he is. [/quote'] Just look in your closet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I own a J185 Rosewood. Unfortunately I have to admit that I happened to be watching American Idol but when I saw his guitar I also tried to work out what it was! It didn't seem to me to be a J185. Mine does not have a maltese cross on it but it does have split mother of pearl inlays on an ebony fretboard. It didn't seem to have the curves that the J185 has!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 In my posting above I meant to respond to 'J200 Koa' to say that J185's are great to play. Really good shape and feel, loud tone - a bit like an OM, warm sound. I'm playing one with a low action, great neck and Martin 11's on it. I love it!!!! I sold a Martin OMC Aura to buy it. I got enough $'s for the Aura to buy the J185. I prefer the Gibson but that's partly because I couldn't get used to the wider neck on the Martin. I'm sure some people would really like the extra room between the strings on the Martin but because I like necks that are similar to Les Paul necks I didn't. The J185 neck is similar to my other Gibsons and enables me an easy transition when I move from my other guitars to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robekert Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Maybe this one? http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-J185-Historic-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=517100 Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgwoods Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Looks like a J185 rosewood that probably had the bridge replaced. You can from the reflections that the top has the usual waves that come with some age. I'm guessing and that's the best I can come up with. It also looks like Randy is mostly leaning on it rather than playing it, I think that's why they don't really show his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson101 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Looked like a Rosewood J-185. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishoaknc Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hello everybody from: spanishoaknc It looks like a Gibson J-185 / On frets.com in the museum section their is a 1951 J-185 that looks just like it. Check it out! / God Bless - spanishoaknc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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