Guitar Fundi Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Is the Explorer more difficult to play because of the body shape? It just looks like you would have to re-learn how to rest your arm to play it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 When about resting the picking hand's forearm, my Explorer feels more comfortable to me than any other guitar body shape. Like with Flying Vs the Explorer's overall length takes more awareness of the environment especially in close quarters, but to my senses the playability as such is great. Transportation and storage of Explorers calls for more space than most bass guitars. The case of my Explorer beats any of my long-scale bass cases for size and weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Fundi Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IL76 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 More difficult? Absolutely not. I find my Explorers my most comfortable guitars. Especially the later model (1990+) is perfectly balanced. I guess it's personal for everyone, but if you ask in this forum you probably only hear positive feedback. 😁 E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Standing up, they might be the most balanced electric out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Fundi Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Do they have special characteristics tonally or electronics that make them unique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 No, it's yer basic Gibson slab of mahogany with some decent humbuckers in it. It makes great sounds and mine is a lot of fun to play. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Fundi Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Those Korina ones look really cool too! (Though I reckon the sunburst Firebird looks even cooler - especially the single pickup version ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hierophant Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I bought mine expecting a bit of neck dive and general awkwardness, as a trade-off to balance looking insanely cool. Instead, I got the cool looks and easily the best balanced guitar I've ever owned. Because of the weight of the body, the neck is in a perfect position for some comfortable riffing and the long 'horn' that runs under the picking arm actually makes for a fantastic arm-rest. Of course, this reply is largely Gibson-specific. Other manufacturers may make their Explorers lighter, which will change the balance. However, if you're going for a real Gibson and you can handle the weight, you will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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