brewhunter Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have found a 1985 custom shop edition explorer unplayed. It has what looks to be a factory midi installed. I'm just not familiar with the guitar and can't seem to find another like it on the net. I was hoping you guys might have some insight. Thanks for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewhunter Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 So sorry for the huge pics I tried to downsize them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPNfan Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have a book titled The Ultimate Gibson Book and it list most if not every Gibson model and may have info thats helpful. According to this book in 1985 Gibson released the Explorer Synthesizer with a Roland: 700 sythesizer installed and it came in Alpine White and Ebony. But this is all the info the book has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewhunter Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thank you for that information That is the more than I have Been able to find. I thought That it might be one of the shredder X types. I think you have it right and I can work on finding more in That direction. Thanks for looking That up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewhunter Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Ok I found out everything about the guitar. It's a roland gk1 as best as I can tell Old technology for todays standards. I could probably track down the cable and controller etc. and have some fun with it. All in all it's an explorer that plays great. I appreciate all who looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V-man Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 When you get bored w. the synth, you can always yank the imterface and retrofit an Ipod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobB Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 The "Explorer Synthesizer" model was available in 1985. It works with the Roland 700 Sythesizer system. The "Explorer Synthesizer" was offered in Alpine white or Ebony finish. You could probably find the module and cord on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewhunter Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 I looked yesterday at a few things on ebay etc. Looks like they are out there for sure and they are very inexpensive. I am going to give it a try. Also I love the IPOD idea..... That's great LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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