cookieman15061 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've been thinking lately about what guitar is the most Iconic in terms of its association with one artist. I mean if you were to show a picture of this instrument to the average Joe on the street, he would be able to identify the guy that played it. This is the key could your aunt, cousin or neighbor place the guitar you would choose with its famous player. After carefull consideration I have to say the Hofner Violin Bass/ Paul Mccartney is number one. I think he is the one guy that people match with that one guitar. Others that I think deserve some consideration; Angus Young/SG John Lennon/325 rick Roger Mcguinn/12 st rick Jimi Hendrix/ Strat The les paul was difficult because so many great players played em........... your thoughts are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Eddie Van Halens striped Kramer or Charvel Paul McCartney's Hofner bass guitar Maybe Randy Rhoads Les Paul..... Basically because it reads "RANDY RHOADS" on the pick-guard. Maybe John Lennon's Blonde Casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 It is quite difficult thing to do actually. Even for the players / guitars that you mention, I already have a couple of objections - although they are not really objections, just the players that come into MY mind when thinking about those guitars: Gibson SG - Tony Iommi Fender Strat - Richie Blackmore (although others would definitely say: SRV) As far as the Les Paul is concerned, a Tobacco Sunburst would certainly bring to mind Slash and a Bullseye: Zakk Wylde. One truly special / remarkable guitar is the square-shaped Bo Diddley Gretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I'm thinking BB King and Lucille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Willie and Hoss. Or should it be Hoss and Willie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Albert King and Lucy. A flying v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Uh ... guys? Chuck Berry/335?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Duane Allman - LP Jimmy Page - LP Albert King - V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Jack White and that clunky Airline guitar. Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore - Fender Jazzmasters. Lee specifically since he put Tele Deluxe humbuckers in his, aka the Jazzblaster. Kevin Shields and Nels Cline are two other Jazzmaster players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 The problem with the Les Paul is so many popular musicians have played one that you could get many different answers. The same holds true for the strat and to a lesser extent the SG but what I'm saying is that if you showed a picture of a Hofner violin bass it could only be associated with one musician. now BB king / lucille is a worthy choice. But i'm sorry evol, the average person couldn't even pick out a jazzmaster let alone name someone that played one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney1566 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ace Frehley and the Les Paul Custom Paul Stanley and the Ibanez Iceman Angus Young and the SG Mathias Jabbs and the Explorer BOTH Schenker's and the Flying V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Buck Owens and his RWB acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 But i'm sorry evol' date=' the average person could even pick out a jazzmaster let alone name someone that played one. [/quote'] Thanks, jerkface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Thanks' date=' jerkface[/quote'] Whats up with the insult? You're gonna call me a name because I don't think the average person (not guitar player mind you) would know what a Jazzmaster was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Steve Ray Vaughn - Strat Eric Johnson - Strat Jimmy Page - EDS-1275 Have to argue with the choice of Lennon and the 325 - maybe early , but later it was all the Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Les Paul and his Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Tiny Tim and his ukelele. --------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 000 shaped Martin: Eric Clapton Black Fender Strat Maple board: Eric Clapton Sg/V Hybrid thing: Zakk Wylde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 How about Brain Setzer and the big ol' Gretsch? Or Kurt Cobain and the Mustang? (though I'm not a huge fan of either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Whats up with the insult? You're gonna call me a name because I don't think the average person (not guitar player mind you) would know what a Jazzmaster was. Relax, it's a joke. Sorry, sometimes I forget that humor does not always translate on the internets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 000 shaped Martin: Eric ClaptonBlack Fender Strat Maple board: Eric Clapton Sg/V Hybrid thing: Zakk Wylde Here's the test. If I went over to my neighbor and showed him a picture of the SG Hybrid thing would he say "Hey Zak Wylde played that." Mind you he plays no instrument in fact his only music connection is the car stereo to and from work. Maybe but prolly not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitargreg1993 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 the violin bass - paul mccartney natural finish epi casino - john lennon gibson doubleneck - jimmy page fuzzy explorer - billy gibbons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 the only ones I can think of have already been mentioned: Slash: les paul Zakk Wylde: les paul (bullseye only) Angus: SG Tommy: SG The rest of them are not really known by the average joe. Ask anyone n the street who jmmy page is and most of them won't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Brian Setzer and his Orange Gretsch and Zak with his Bullseye and maybe Joe Strummer with his demolished Tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 the only ones I can think of have already been mentioned: Slash: les paul Zakk Wylde: les paul (bullseye only) Angus: SG Tommy: SG The rest of them are not really known by the average joe. Ask anyone n the street who jmmy page is and most of them won't know. Tommy who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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