brrobert Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Does such an animal exist outside of the custom shop? Where would I look? Thanks! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Lawton Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 bob i think fuller's has had those around. g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185-4Me Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Bob, Where you been AT, bro'??! :-) Yes, they make and have made J-185s in rosewood. And you're right, some of them were Custom Shop models, others were "Well, let's go ahead and try a small batch of these....", etc. My first J-185 was a 1995 model I bought new from Elderly. At the time, they "did not make J-185s", that is, they were not "on the production list". But I happened across a small batch of J-185s that they decided to make, and Elderly received a few of them. I had my choice of a blonde maple one and a sunburst rosewood one. I bought the r/w model: That one ended up stolen about 1997-ish. Sounded very nice, and had the BEST neck ever on it, but was not as 'robust' in voice, shall we say, as many of the J-185s I've owned and played afterwards. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitric Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I sure would like to try a J185 rosewood. http://www.brendandevereux.com http://www.myspace.com/brendevereux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brrobert Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for the help! Fred, that guitar is great looking.... Are you a J-185 guy exclusively now? You used to be big in the world of Super Jumbos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185-4Me Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for the help! Fred' date=' that guitar is great looking.... Are you a J-185 guy exclusively now? You used to be big in the world of Super Jumbos....[/quote'] Hey Bob. No, I am not 'exclusive' to J-185s, but I do count them among my favourite body styles, in the world of guitars. I have four in the body style at this time, and only one's a J-185. This is the most recent one, a J-200Jr, which -- as you know -- is based on the incomparable J-185: It's a red spruce top over maple, but with different bling and a long scale. And the quest for the perfect Bigsby-equipped Gretsch, how is that going? Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185-4Me Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for the help! Fred' date=' that guitar is great looking.... Are you a J-185 guy exclusively now? You used to be big in the world of Super Jumbos....[/quote'] Hey Bob. No, I am not 'exclusive' to J-185s, but I do count them among my favourite body styles, in the world of guitars. I have four in the body style at this time, and only one's a J-185. This is the most recent one, a J-200Jr, which -- as you know -- is based on the incomparable J-185: It's a red spruce top over maple, but with different bling and a long scale. And the quest for the perfect Bigsby-equipped Gretsch, how is that going? Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've got a J185 Custom cutaway which has Rosewood back and sides. 2006 model. Just bought it off the shelf. Customs have a diamond inlay in the head. A really beautiful guitar - sound wise and to play. I love mine and the body shape is really comfortable. Last week I played (not mine!) an L4 Acoustic. Looked a lot like a J185. Maybe the neck was a bit thicker?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitric Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'd like to see a photo of that AC. http://www.brendandevereux.com http://www.myspace.com/brendevereux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryoman Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have a RW J-185 (from Custom Shop) that I bought a couple of years ago. Very nice although I've never reallly played it in favor of other guitars.... I especially like the black faced Holly peghead veneer that they used (instead of the fiber) which is reminiscent of older Gibsons.... I'd put it in the for sale section if I knew what to reasonably ask for it. Cheers, Cryoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185-4Me Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I have a RW J-185 (from Custom Shop) that I bought a couple of years ago. Very nice although I've never reallly played it in favor of other guitars.... I especially like the black faced Holly peghead veneer that they used (instead of the fiber) which is reminiscent of older Gibsons.... Cheers' date=' Cryoman[/quote'] Yeah, I wish they would use that holly peghead veneer more -- it has a nicer look than the often-opaque-black treatment. I think I saw that (holly or holly-like veneer) more in the late 90s. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy2 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Greetings, I happen to have a J-185 EC Rosewood that was special ordered for me earlier this year. I abolutely love it. Read my review of this guitar in the products section of gibson.com. Here's a picture. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterGibs Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 There is one even in Sofia (Bulgaria) in the shop of Veso "The Bone". Price is about 2750 EURO. Sounds just gorgeous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 This is my little beauty! These are really very special guitars I recently replaced the bridge pins with bone pins from Stewmac. I really enjoy the change. Just a little difference but I can notice it. Just makes the sound a little less twangy and more distinct. Maybe a richer sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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