SpiderWars
Well-known member
Is the Jackson Explorer the same as the Kelly? I had a Custom built Jackson Kelly in mid 80s. Do not regret selling it at all. Major neck dive and just never bonded with it. My low S/N (in the 200s) RR Custom I bought just before the Kelly was awesome tho. Def regret selling that, it'd be worth a lot right now.I've played a few Gibson Explorers, they totally suck verses my Jackson RR. The neck is just not for me. Night and Day. I've been looking for a Jackson Explorer forever and they don't show up for less than $5K.
Having owned an early RR Custom and a Kelly, I think the plain jane '08 Explorer I have now is better than the Kelly and runs right there with the RR Custom. I love the neck on it (my Explorer neck is sanded/oiled so not stock).