Explorers!

skunkwerx · October 2016

Whos got one?
Who loves em?
Who hates em?

...and why?

For me, I have a white Esp Ltd Ex-360 and love it.

meltedbuzzbox · October 2016

I've got an ibanez destroyer mk2 old ish one from 83

I just love the shape!

jpttaylor · October 2016

Haven't got one but I'll always have a soft spot for them, mainly because of James Hetfield. His white ESP one from the 80s looked so good.

Sassafras · October 2016

I like them, they hang well on the strap but I'd feel silly playing one.
I'd feel like the 'oldest swinger in town'.

Maynehead · October 2016

Got a Dean Z 79, pretty much the same as this:

http://www.chrisguitars.com/dean06z79-csb.jpg

Really comfortable to play despite its appearance, only problem is the case is so long it hardly fits in the car!

mikeyrob73 · October 2016

Love them,only sold mine to fund a Les Paul, but will replace it when funds allow

skunkwerx · October 2016

Awesome

Same for me, the shape alone instantly attracted me, but after playing one I loved how it felt. Really comfortable to play.

Also a bit of a James Hetfield fan so I went for a white one haha!

Quite like how the shape encourages me to play up the dusty end more as well, especially while sitting with it.

Just googled the Ibanez Destroyer as I couldnt recall the shape, but yep now I remember!
The Chapman guitars 'Ghost fret' is definately on my want list.. in blue.. looks absolutely gorgeous!

richardhomer · October 2016

I owned Ranulph Fiennes briefly....

guitarfishbay · October 2016

Love the shape but I'm too fat to look good playing one. And they're not practical enough to outweigh that

usedtobe · October 2016

I've got a Gibson faded cherry explorer. I love em! They look SO cool, and they're surprisingly comfortable to play!

DiscoStu · October 2016

Built one and bought one.

Built this one for a mate

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/19077_281705029596_6307087_n.jpg?oh=2e072f45ae59bd47a56e7c2aba6a4fa5&oe=58CF5CBE

Bought this one for me, it's a Gibbo with a matt refin and Bare Knuckle Warpigs.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/167695_490600649596_3180620_n.jpg?oh=c8d6a42b7524b9bea4b4655e0cd5f37f&oe=589EB1D8

fretmeister · October 2016

I gigged one for about 10 years and like a twonk I sold it.

i really miss it.

JayGee · October 2016

Oh yes!

Black 120th Anniversary, but only because I was too much of a wuss to jump in and buy the Lzzy Hale before someone else did...

OilCityPickups · October 2016

I have Gibson Melodymaker Explorer ... love it ... cracking little instrument ... slightly smaller than standard body ... and a flying V style headstock. Single pickup ... dead basic, but sublime neck and fretwork, resonant and stupidly huge sustain.
One of my Masterwound Eruption pickups in there ... totally eighties metal.

olafgarten · October 2016

I like them but the back bit is too big, I would prefer something a bit bigger than the Clapton cut but not fully sized.

Or you could get a Flying V which IMO I'd much cooler.

xscaramanga · October 2016

I wanted one more than life itself back in the late 90s when they were like £840 new from dealers.

In the same period I spent £699 on a Yamaha RGX, a similar amount on an Ibanez S-Classic, and £350 on an Ibanez RG, none of which I am proud to have owned.

I have no idea why I didn't just save up for the Explorer. I was not a wise teenager.

pintspiller · October 2016

jonnyscaramanga said:

I was not a wise teenager.

Is there such a thing as one?

Voxman · October 2016

I like my guitars to be like my women - shapely with sexy curves, comfortable to hold and comfortable to sit on my lap. Explorers are just too big, too awkward, too uncomfortable, and too angular for me I'm afraid.

Bucket · November 2016

How could you not love this?

https://photos.smugmug.com/Guitars/1958-Gibson-Explorer/i-KmfZMRW/0/L/Explorer 001-L.jpg

I also really covet an early 80s E2, particularly the CMT:

http://shampoch.com/uploads/3/4/0/4/34046257/4884473.jpg?696

Someone on here, maybe @HarrySeven posted a photo of their old Jaydee Explorer. It was black with block inlays and 24 frets... and I would prostitute myself for it, or for something similar.

stickyfiddle · November 2016

My first really good guitar was a Gothic Explorer from the first ring Gibson did. Amazing thing, despite silly ceramic pickups.

I really fancy a natural finish one. I almost bought one last month but the neck wasn't quite comfy

dogload · November 2016

I owned one for almost half a day back in 1994 after really wanting one for years. It was an Explorer 2 (a bit like this one)

Image: http://www.guitar-list.com/sites/default/files/gearpics/gibson-explorer-II.jpg

I got it for a very good price, took it home, played it for a little bit and stood in front of the mirror with it strapped on and decided that I just didn't suit it. So I took it back to the shop and exchanged it for the gorgeous red Japanese Epi Casino, which was much more me.

I think the Explorer was just a bit too, well... RAWK! for me. That Casino on the other hand... sigh!

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