GuitarJunkie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 A couple weeks ago I was told it might be next october before I got it, but there was a message last wednesday that it came in. I picked it up the next day and from the little bit that I've played it it feels fantastic. I'll need to take it to rehearsal and hear it through my regular amp to really get an idea how it sounds, but so far it seems pretty sweet. Being my first guitar with an ebony board, you can really tell the difference. Anyhow, here's a pic; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlsgirlsgirls Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 That's awesome dude......... Explorers are so tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 I'm not one to modify a perfectly good guitar, but for historical accuracy those black speed-knobs have to go. I'm putting on some amber top hats and pointers as soon as the shop gets some in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydra26 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Nice, congrats. I did the exact same thing (knob change). Be warned, the tophats sit quite higher than the speed knobs (which make the guitar look like a $5 toy) and will interfere with the full range of motion of the vibrato bar. You have to turn it up rather than down to get it pointed back to put back in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoya Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Guitar Junkie: Nice! Even the case looks good. How does it smell? What did you think of the factory set-up? Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydra26 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Who else got one? Definitely more "orange" looking than the stock explorer. Reminds me a lot of an epiphone model just based on looks. Sounds so much better through my amp though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 For the limited amount that I've played it, the factory set-up seems pretty good. My faded Les Paul Standard that I bought last spring still has the original strings on it. I haven't had to touch that thing since I bought it. I expect the Explorer to be similar. Years ago, I worked at a music shop plus I'm a bit of a guitar whore (I'm currently at around two dozen). What that means is that I've played so many different guitars that I'm not super finicky about it being set up exactly how I'm used to. As long as it's intonated, set up for .010s, and the strings are set to a reasonable height, I'm good to go. And as far as smell, it smells like lacquer. The shop where I bought it sells Gibson, PRS, Taylor, Martin, Suhr, and Steinway pianos. When you walk in, all you smell is wood and nitro. It's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydra26 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I feel pretty much the same way. Had to turn the TR a little bit when I got mine. It was buzzing pretty bad, but it cleared right up. I haven't felt the need to mess with it beyond getting rid of the buzz. The action's high for shredding, but I like the sustain it gives both quality and amount. I don't shred anyway :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Glad to see you got it. It is definitely a good looking guitar you got there. I went by the Gibson store here in Nashville last night and they had it so I could see it live for the first time, they also had the original reverse v and the new one as well. My standard explorer has not arrived yet, it should be in stock any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 My standard explorer has not arrived yet' date=' it should be in stock any day now.[/quote'] You know the rule. Post pics when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Who else got one? Definitely more "orange" looking than the stock explorer. Reminds me a lot of an epiphone model just based on looks. Sounds so much better through my amp though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesburst Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Damn you Guitar Junkie... I have been trying SO hard to forget about those, I really, really want one... If there's anyone in Australia who is looking for a Marshall Vintage Modern 50 watt half stack, let me know so I can buy one of these week 43 beauties (if I can find one!) Damn you Guitar Junkie, damn you... PS: Congratulations :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Damn you Guitar Junkie... I have been trying SO hard to forget about those' date=' I really, really want one...[/quote'] Hey, don't bust my balls... If you look, the original date of my post was almost eight months ago. Rick is the one who brought it back from the dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesburst Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 No, I'm bustin' my own balls... I'm just suffering really bad GAS, or should that be EAS :) I'm also trying to convince myself I don't like / want a Reverse Explorer, I'll probably lose that battle also Oh well, such is the life of a guitar addict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Oh well' date=' such is the life of a guitar addict[/quote']You're preaching to the choir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 well done! nice guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA_siCkBoy Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardrocker8 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 hey how does the explorer/hotrod deluxe thing sound for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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