School me on Gibson Explorers

[Pushead]

There were also runs of Explorers in the early to mid 80's that were alder. They were the ones that didn't have a pickguard and had a different knob layout. I don't know that all of those were, but many of them are.

 

[Capulin Overdrive]

Newer ones that are Plek'd are great.

I have a Golden Axe like above, and it's a very very good guitar.

For OP, look for a Dethklok Silverburst.

 

[RJF]

I would like to buy a shred X one of these days, would match my goth perfectly. It was a GOTM. Don't know how good they are or aren't though.

 

[Heritage Softail]

ESP Snakebyte

Best explorer I have ever owned.

 

[paulyc]

Another alternative is the Hamer USA explorers

+1 in a BIG way. Those are awesome guitars.

 

[Death by Uberschall]

Explorer Pro for sale, not mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Gibson-Ex ... 35d488537a

 

[nevusofota]

Explorer Pro for sale, not mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Gibson-Ex ... 35d488537a

Thanks for the heads up! I'm going to be watching this one

 

[Death by Uberschall]

Glad to help.

 

[nevusofota]

So I found one locally. It's a 2002 '76 reissue in excellent condition. It's black with a white pick guard which I don't know how a feel about. Was hoping for something a little different. Any info on this model? price range?

 

[johnpace2]

So I found one locally. It's a 2002 '76 reissue in excellent condition. It's black with a white pick guard which I don't know how a feel about. Was hoping for something a little different. Any info on this model? price range?

That's the standard explorer model and should be a great guitar. I think Gibson has currently stopped making these, so the prices on ebay probably have gone up some, but if you can get it in the $800-900 range, I think that's a good price. They can go for cheaper if you wait.

 

[SandyRavage]

I've picked up both of mine for less than 600 each. It's all about being patient and waiting for the right deal.

Easily my favorite guitar.