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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Transcend on May 27, 2011, 06:14:55 PM

Title: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Transcend on May 27, 2011, 06:14:55 PM
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Explorer/Gibson-USA/Explorer-Tremolo/Specs.aspx
(http://images.gibson.com.s3.amazonaws.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/Explorer-Tremolo/Gallery-Images/DSXTRCWCT1-Finish-Shot.jpg)


If they got rid of the trem it would be perfect!
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Dmoney on May 27, 2011, 06:18:06 PM
I think that is ok. i don't like the control layout but I can't think of one that would look better while grouping the dials with the toggle.
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Transcend on May 27, 2011, 06:23:22 PM
I think that is ok. i don't like the control layout but I can't think of one that would look better while grouping the dials with the toggle.

yeah its a bit awkward i like how esp did it with 1v 1t & the toggle ina  line
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Philly Q on May 27, 2011, 07:00:27 PM
I prefer the normal look with controls in a straight line.

Not much to object to though, that's a decent looking guitar.

Is there a V and/or SG version?
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Transcend on May 27, 2011, 07:06:39 PM
It doesn't appear that there is. The straight line is what i was referring to with the ESP but they replace one of the volumes with the toggle
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Afghan Dave on May 27, 2011, 07:08:30 PM
(http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/N_2428a.jpg)

Epiphone ’1984′ Explorer EX

http://iheartguitarblog.com/2011/05/cool-gear-alert-epiphone-1984-explorer-ex.html

Details:

http://epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=2428
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Ian Price on May 27, 2011, 07:08:54 PM
Even I quite like that. Cripes  :o
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Transcend on May 27, 2011, 07:22:09 PM
(http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/N_2428a.jpg)

Epiphone ’1984′ Explorer EX

http://iheartguitarblog.com/2011/05/cool-gear-alert-epiphone-1984-explorer-ex.html

Details:

http://epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=2428

wow now those epis are nice!
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Davey on May 27, 2011, 07:22:39 PM

they'll be there when they put ebony on more of their models, update the ridiculous dots and star slapping 24 frets on their metal models.. AND friggin start extending the sale lenghts on their 7 string models... and move the 7th tuner peg on the V in a less retarded position..
they haven't really done anything here, that more reasonable companies havent done 30 years ago..
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Ratrod on May 28, 2011, 11:30:36 AM
Not much of a metal head anymore but I really want one of those Epiphones.

I better get started relearning some old Hetfield riffs.
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Matt77 on May 28, 2011, 05:59:36 PM
I think I want one of Joe Bonamassa Gold Top Studios that are coming out
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: MisterMuncher on May 29, 2011, 12:45:19 AM
i think the last new Gibson line that had me really interested was the Les Paul Studio Gem series. I'd still love one.
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: gwEm on May 29, 2011, 06:01:17 PM
like that 80s knob position
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Alex on June 01, 2011, 06:28:31 PM
The guy from Hypocrisy, Peter Tärgrgttgrgr.... whatever his name is, has a beautiful black ESP Explorer, just like the one from Hetfield.

You can find videos with him using it on Youtube. He has a black one and one with a black diamond plate.
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: HairyChris on June 02, 2011, 01:52:34 PM
A mate has the black treadplate ESP Explorer. Very cool, even though I didn't like how it felt to play.
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: richardjmorgan on June 03, 2011, 02:29:16 PM
(http://iheartguitarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/N_2428a.jpg)

Epiphone ’1984′ Explorer EX

http://iheartguitarblog.com/2011/05/cool-gear-alert-epiphone-1984-explorer-ex.html

Details:

http://epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=2428
Ooo… depending on the price of those, I'd seriously think about getting one as a backup for my V…
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Transcend on June 04, 2011, 08:48:18 AM
Theyre £419 according to google shopping.

I'm definitely considering one
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Loomer on June 04, 2011, 04:49:40 PM
$%&#, that is horrendously cheap.

Might even pick one up someday at that pricetag, and mod the cr@p out of it.

The Gibson is nice too. I for one haven't lost faith in Gibson yet, but I still like where they're going with this.
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: ericsabbath on June 04, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
never trust an Epiphone, unless it's a natural finish and after checking the entire body
they're good at hiding a dozen body pieces and basswood/alder/mahogany/plywood mixed bodies
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: Ratrod on June 05, 2011, 11:55:58 AM
Body wood doesn't really matter that much with EMG's.  :lol:
Title: Re: Gibson are almost there!
Post by: ericsabbath on June 05, 2011, 08:48:05 PM
true  :lol:


but the fact that they do that even in the most expensive models really pisses me off
you pay $700 for a supposedly professional level guitar that is built like a 70's $50 pawn shop guitar