Gibson Explorer

Description: Brand: Gibson / Guitar Type: Electric Guitar

Newest Review: ... and "stand-out" shape really suited the stadium rock bands of this era. The Gison Explorer features a similar neck ... more

... profile to the 50's Les Paul, rosewood fretboard (ebony on some special editions), 490 and 500T humbucking pickups, mahogany body, tune-o-matic bridge, volume and 2 tone controls with a 3-way pickup selector. The tones are full with a similar feel to the Les Paul but with slightly higher output from the 500T humbucker. The USA Explorers are built very well and will last a lifetime on the road. The Explorer is a great rock guitar that has been copied by many manufacturers over the years....more

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Gibson Explorer: A great rock and metal instrument (189 words)
by - written on 13/02/09 (Useful, 24 readings)
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The Gibson Explorer was first seen back in late 50's. It was part of a futuristic range of guitars designed by Gibson which also included the flying V. When first released they weren't too popular and only a few were produced. This has lead to some very high prices in today's market for the originals. It wasn't until the 70's that they became popular with the emergance of heavier styles of rock music. The large mahogany body, humbucking pickups and "stand-out" shape really suited the stadium rock bands of this era. The Gison Explorer features a similar neck profile to the 50's Les Paul, rosewood fretboard (ebony on some special editions), ... Read the complete review

Simply The Best (172 words)
by - written on 30/08/01 (Somewhat useful, 147 readings)
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If you are a guitar lover and you havnt played the Epiphone Explorer then youve missed out somewhere along the line. Epiphone produce some of the best guitars in the world. The Explorer has two large epiphone pick-ups and three tone nobs. The sound that can be made form the guitar is amazing. Combined with effects pedals or on its own it plays like a dream. Alot of people comment on its shape, well, me be the owner of one can tell you that you dont notics the difference, it has a long neck making it easier to reach the higher frets and when sitting down the shape does not alter the playing position unlike the BC Rich NJ Beast. The action on ... Read the complete review