Geo
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That's a sweet guitar, good luck with it but is it that hard to find an LP Custom?
Rackman
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Yeah it's one of those finishes that just has a glow about it. Looks flat out awesome.
I've played it a bit more and I'm liking how it sounds. I still have to play with the gain staging with the wireless a bit, but it seems to do high gain in a classic metal vein well.
bste328
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Does it have a smaller body compared to a regular Explorer? Or is it just the pic angel? Anyway is a looker!
Rackman
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I think it's normal size but I can't say I know the official dimensions. Seems right though.
Anje
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Congrats, looks great!
Explorers also have some of the very best ergonomics to me, perfect playing position / balance & high access, especially standing up.
Explorers also have some of the very best ergonomics to me, perfect playing position / balance & high access, especially standing up.
Rackman
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I agree - they're really good from an ergonomic perspective. They naturally want to sit with an upwards neck angle because of the body shape, and it's much easier on my wrist than the typical LP, ES etc.
I've been playing Kellys almost exclusively, but this is growing on me for sure. I do wish it had jumbo frets though.
Anje
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Looks like a nice one, I love this early Hamer maple top style.
IMHO, if it feels like a keeper to you after some more playing time, worth it to invest in a good refret with you specs of choice; can bring a nice guitar to next level++.
I have very few gear regret / remorse but some of the biggest are having sold great guitars that needed a refret and didn't do.
IMHO, if it feels like a keeper to you after some more playing time, worth it to invest in a good refret with you specs of choice; can bring a nice guitar to next level++.
I have very few gear regret / remorse but some of the biggest are having sold great guitars that needed a refret and didn't do.
Rackman
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I'll have to think about it. There's no question if it gets to the point of needing a refret or even a major dress it's getting bigger and probably stainless frets. The question is do I pull what's in there now ahead of time?
Chris O
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Play it. Maybe they'll grow on you. You never know...
I'd love to see that with matching cream rings, and maybe some gold top hats!
I'd love to see that with matching cream rings, and maybe some gold top hats!
Metalhex
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I've never had an explorer, are they comfortable for sitting down and playing or are they meant for standing?
Rackman
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I think they're fairly comfortable sitting down. The notch on the bottom just sits over your leg. The fin can be kind of big when sitting. My old 50th Explorer had a bevel on the fin that made it a bit more comfortable. This one's OK though. Might not be my choice as a single guitar for a studio or sit-down jazz musician though.
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Anje
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Yes, they are nice & comfortable & still have the perfect high access sitting down too but can feel "big" because of the shape, you gotta be more careful turning / moving around on your chair / couch than a LP for instance; the highlight is more standing up to me VS ergonomics.
Sitting down the ergonomics of a classic strat / tele or LP can't be beaten IMHO (except maybe by a Flying V if you prefer that "classical guitar pointing up between your legs" type of position
).
Sitting down the ergonomics of a classic strat / tele or LP can't be beaten IMHO (except maybe by a Flying V if you prefer that "classical guitar pointing up between your legs" type of position
).
Rackman
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I did an experiment and re-strung it top wrapped. Set the intonation too, which I don't really understand how Gibson fucking custom shop could have messed that up but whatever, it's good now.
The "greasier" strings from top wrapping seem nice - more like what I'm used to in terms of lead playing on guitars with Floyds where you have to do a mechanically fairly large bend for the amount of pitch change you want.
The "greasier" strings from top wrapping seem nice - more like what I'm used to in terms of lead playing on guitars with Floyds where you have to do a mechanically fairly large bend for the amount of pitch change you want.
