amyjhill Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Hi I’m looking at getting some advice. I’ve been playing guitar for almost 18 months and I have a Fender Strat, Jaguar and Telecaster. I have been looking at the Gibson Explorer but I’m only short (5’1) and I don’t know if they are too big. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Hi Amy, Welcome! It’s kinda hard to tell for sure but my guess is the dimensions would be okay ergonomically, they can be fun to play… but they also can be 2-3 lbs heavier than your Jaguar or Tele. A well placed strap button will help with balance and avoid neck dive. Any nearby you can heft? And if the full size really doesn’t work for you, there have been special smaller versions made over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Hm. You should try one if possible, but if you can play a Strat with its longer scale length, I can't imagine an Explorer would be a problem. And they're very comfortable, both standing up and sitting. I think it'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyjhill Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Thanks for the help! I’m planning on popping into my local store and having a go on one to see how it feels before making any decisions on whether to buy one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 (edited) Electric bodies aren’t quite the same as an acoustic body a large acoustic could be for some hard to play. electrics for the most part have settled into two basic neck scales . So once a guitar is slung on a strap the neck should fall pretty much in the “right” spot regardless of body shape/Size. long scale baritone guitars would be harder to play Edited May 28 by Eracer_Team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 17 minutes ago, amyjhill said: Thanks for the help! I’m planning on popping into my local store and having a go on one to see how it feels before making any decisions on whether to buy one That's the best route, and really the only way to see if it's for you. I'll bet you will like it 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 59 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: That's the best route, and really the only way to see if it's for you. I'll bet you will like it 😃 I'm jealous already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyjhill Posted May 29 Author Share Posted May 29 Thanks everyone! I’ve looked at the body dimensions and it’s not that much bigger than my Jaguar. I’m going to go and try one and get saving if it works for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 My wife made a little geometery joke, she said the Explorer made me look like a square. I think you'll like it, they're cool guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JO'C Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Hi Amy, I had one for a while. I found it to be vey well balanced and easy to play sitting down. Standing up not so much. My major issues were lack of upper fret access and the size of the case. If you are used to playing high up on the neck with your Strat, you will find the Explorer to be limited. And the case was so long it didn't fit into the trunk of my car and had to go in the back seat. I bought it because I always loved the look and still do. Definitely go and try one if you can find one. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) Best balancing on any guitar ever made. Plus they are rock and roll machines. I had one. Edited May 29 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 7 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Best balancing on any guitar ever made. Plus they are rock and roll machines. I had one. Really disappointed that you let the couch go bro. Arg.....🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 29 minutes ago, CROWB8 said: Really disappointed that you let the couch go bro. Arg.....🙃 Maybe he still has it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 6 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: Maybe he still has it! No it’s gone. My wife was not a fan of it. I still have the wife. Mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) 🙃 3 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: No it’s gone. My wife was not a fan of it. I still have the wife. Mmmmm There is a joke in there, but, you're right. I ain't goin there either. Families are always off limits. Respect bro. Teasing. 🙃 Edited May 30 by CROWB8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 That's a couch? I thought it was an Explorer case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) 5 hours ago, SteveFord said: That's a couch? I thought it was an Explorer case. They are the biggest guitar cases ever made. It fits a guitar and a family of 3 plus a modest size dog. Edited May 30 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROWB8 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 19 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: They are the biggest guitar cases ever made. It fits a guitar and a family of 3 plus a modest size dog. And it obviously made any guitar look fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Explorer cases are bigger than couches. It's like a physics law or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 2 hours ago, Pinch said: Explorer cases are bigger than couches. It's like a physics law or something. It takes two grown men and a small child to tote one around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 5/30/2024 at 2:28 AM, Sgt. Pepper said: THE COUCH!!!!! …saw more guitars than most couches ever saw butts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 5 hours ago, 'Scales said: THE COUCH!!!!! …saw more guitars than most couches ever saw butts. It was my go to picture spot when I had the legendary gold couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyjhill Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 On 5/30/2024 at 5:23 PM, CROWB8 said: And it obviously made any guitar look fantastic. I have a feeling I’m going to be disappointed when I go to try one! Damn my vertical challenges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 1 hour ago, amyjhill said: I have a feeling I’m going to be disappointed when I go to try one! Damn my vertical challenges Keep a positive attitude.....I think you will like it. Curious.....are do you plan on playing sitting down or standing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 (edited) 3 hours ago, amyjhill said: I have a feeling I’m going to be disappointed when I go to try one! Damn my vertical challenges Carrying monster cases… That’s what roadies are for. Edited May 31 by PrairieDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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