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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Everlost on November 05, 2005, 01:59:48 AM

Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Everlost on November 05, 2005, 01:59:48 AM: So I'm getting my 1980 Gibson E/2 on Tuesday. It was probably stupid that I've never played an Explorer before and just bought one for a little over a grand.

Has anyone else had any experience with these they'd like the share to hold me over until tuesday?
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: chrisola on November 05, 2005, 02:42:29 AM: i like em, comfortable to play sitting down, very good sound (i've only played a Gibson 3 pickup custom korina explorer though, was amazing!)...

The guitar seems to rest nice, kind of like a LP i thought, but with better neck access :)

We need some pics when you get it! 8)
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Bogner on November 05, 2005, 03:18:13 AM: I have two of them and love mine. They have close to a Les Paul tone and are far more comfortable to play than one may think buy looking at them. The necks are a little flatter, not baseball-ish like the 50's Les Paul necks. Throw in some good pick-ups and you have a wonderful playing beast in your hands....Mine are black with distressed Brass pickguard and truss cover and the other one is natural with white pickguard and gold hardware. I have the EMG 81 and 85 set in both for now.
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Ratrod on November 05, 2005, 11:18:33 AM: I used to have an Epi explorer. And I miss it. Explorers sound great, good beefy tone. More comfortable than you might think.
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: indysmith on November 05, 2005, 02:25:21 PM: i'd expect an explorer to sound better than a LP - they must have a lot more resonating wood. and also apparently they're a lot more comfy than the les paul - why doesn't everyone already have explorers?
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Everlost on November 10, 2005, 01:14:55 AM: Well it came in yesterday and it is amazing. I love the feel and comfort....god the comfort was a surprise. The only thing I don't like is I think the nut was cut too shallow, the Low E keeps popping out and buzzing.

Soon i'll be getting a Tonrpros Locking Bridge, New Tuners, and maybe a Hipshot Extender Key to totally pimp it out. I'm still deciding on what BKP's though.
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Ratrod on November 10, 2005, 06:20:35 PM: Some Cold Sweats for the original '76 sound, maybe? Miracle Man for big tight bass metal, Warpig for ultra deep chugging. Or maybe wait for the Painkiller.

Edit: Mules for vintage sound for rock and Skynyrd. :D
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Custom79 on November 10, 2005, 10:21:37 PM: I've been lusting after one of these myself lately and there's been some great prices on eBay from the US, UK prices are taking the piss !
Title: Gibson E/2
Post by: Elliot on November 11, 2005, 10:45:36 AM: I might go for some hot Mississippi Queens - I think the awesome P90 sound would be killer in an explorer!