lt7yosh Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'm looking for a template of the explorer gt, I own one but it is super poor quality (in comparison to a more expensive set up) and would like to build my own off of this beautiful body design. Where can I perhaps find it? Thx!! By the way, I'm new here and a newb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 <<<< can't help ya any, but welcome to the forum ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyldePlayer Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 If you already own the guitar why cant you use that for all the templates and measurements you need? Or am i missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'm looking for a template of the explorer gt' date=' I own one but it is super poor quality (in comparison to a more expensive set up) and would like to build my own off of this beautiful body design. Where can I perhaps find it?Thx!! By the way, I'm new here and a newb :)[/quote'] Sounds like you're looking for a full-size drawing with all measurements. I have one for a 1959 Gibby LP, but do not believe one yet exists for an Explorer. I can, however, throw some links at you: 1958 Gibson Explorer Template: http://www.guitarbuildingtemplates.com/58Explorer.htm Gibson Explorer generic pdf drawing: http://audiomedia.se/gitarrbygge/Gibson_Explorer_76.pdf READ the following thread, asks pretty much the SAME question as you do! http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luthiers-corner/45462-explorer-plans.html Welcome to our "Mosh Pit", and thanks - researching your question just gave me a source for Masonite Guitar Templates, which I will be posting in the "Do-it-Yourself" Sticky in the EPI Lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 "Bump" - you asked for an Explorer template, have you had the chance to look at the template in the link to "GuitarBuildingTemplates"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 For reference, Animalfarm, the Explorer GT is a whole other beast: And sorry, I don't have any plans (nor would I honestly expect anyone to, given it's a very new guitar) but welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt7yosh Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thx for all the input guys! But like sjael says, different guitar all together, the feel is much less bulky which I personally prefer coming from a strictly double cutaway style guitar (the gt is about 85% of an explorer in body size comparison). U guys are great :) thx for the pic sjael, maybe something will come up soon. Does epi have a custom shop for the average joe like us? I could always just have one built for an arm, a leg, and a left nut :P can I say that on here? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt7yosh Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Here's mine anyways, swapped pickups and wiring harness, need to drill out headstock tuning machine holes to a bigger size for modern style tuners since the cheap stock tuners are vintage sizing and suck. Sounds great except some fret buzz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Here's mine anyways' date=' swapped pickups and wiring harness, need to drill out headstock tuning machine holes to a bigger size for modern style tuners since the cheap stock tuners are vintage sizing and suck. Sounds great except some fret buzz... [/quote'] Wow....nice !!! What kind of pups are those??? They look really nice in that guitar !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lt7yosh Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 They are basically a knock off dimarzio x2n, but honestly I've never heard a pickup better than these (imo), and if I remember right, the set of them was for 40 bux! Www.dragonfireguitars.com has a ton of great stuff, they started out local in my small town and went big ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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