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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Dakine on June 24, 2006, 08:03:15 PM

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Dakine on June 24, 2006, 08:03:15 PM

Well,
as am still kinda in a daze from recent events, and as UK is almost a foreign country to me still at this point, am asking you to keep an eye out for me :)

Not tomorrow but in not too distant future, want an Explorer.

Am not talking 'vintage' £1,000+ but a good Gibson or top ESP (or even good custom job). Two fullsize 'buckers.

I am going to sell my Ernie Ball Axis and Zoom MRS8 soon (maybe Boss GT8 also) and this will do it (although not necessary).

Anyway,appreciate any tips/info.

Thanks guys.

Nick

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: dave_mc on June 24, 2006, 11:33:09 PM

^ how much are you willing to spend, nick? not that I'm much help across the water, but to help the other guys...

:drink:

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Dakine on June 25, 2006, 12:04:40 AM

Dave,
from bit of research (not easy on dial-up in UK with everything else am doing) seems they go for about 500-700 used.

I reckon £700 for a 'good' one. I am not adverse to bit of wear (as have plans), good player/neck is most important.

Nick

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Afghan Dave on June 25, 2006, 12:41:07 AM

Wow Nick!

I was round at Jon's (Feline) two weeks ago and I was shown a blank Explorer body - beautiful virgin wood - ready to be taken to the next stage.

It is just like the one Jon made for Tim and it doesn't have an owner yet!

Check Tim's out, it's a beauty - then maybe have a chat with Jon.

The world is your lobster with this as it is just a blank ready for a vision and some love.

(I'm not on commission BTW!!!)

 PDT_002

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Dakine on June 25, 2006, 01:24:52 AM

Dave,
as much as that would be AWESOME, Jonathon is about double what I wanna spend right now (although am SURE he is worth it)

Good to hear from ya bud btw

Nick

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Afghan Dave on June 25, 2006, 02:01:29 AM

I fully understand.

(dang... there goes my commission + Jon's gonna beat me now :cry:)

How about this from Katana Guitars:

(http://www.katanaguitars.com/guitar/g013/g016_3_bla.jpg)

Quote

    *  The Model of This Guitar :Edwards (ESP) Explorer.Satin Nevada Brown finish.
    * The Manufacture Age of this guitar:2000`s Made in Japan.
    * The BODY:Mahognay.
    * About The Neck & Finger Board:Straight 1piece Mahogany Neck.Rosewood finger board-vintage appearance.Deep neck joint long tenon.Medium shape neck.
    * Fret Condition:Fret life 99%.No fret buzz..
    * About the Electric Circuits and Pickup:Original EMG 81x2 with active circuit+9volt battery,3 Way PU Selector 1Vol 1Tone.No Noise.
    * Weight of This Guitar: 7.27lb. 3.3kg.
    * Nut width : 1 11/16 "
    * Includes :Gigbag.
    * About the Damage: The guitar in NEW Condition !!


US $880.00 + Shipping to Europe is $140. This includes insurance

I like it alot!

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: _tom_ on June 25, 2006, 02:14:23 AM

Oooh that natural explorer looks rather nice!

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Dakine on June 25, 2006, 11:47:15 AM

Dave,that's real nice (good price too, seen em before, but not in person).
Just not feeling the whole 'overseas shipping/buying' thing right now.
Dunno, what to say/explain, just not in a kinda 'hassle' mood with recent events.
In fact that IS what I wanna do to an explorer.
I reckon can get a Gibbo, make my own scratchplate, move toggle and eliminate a pot, voila! Maybe anyway.
Have found (online anyway) a '90 white (turned creme) Explorer for £650 which if in good order (as it looks/they state) would be ok. Need to really sell my Axis first though.

Nick

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on June 25, 2006, 01:19:12 PM

Quote from: Afghan Dave

Wow Nick!

I was round at Jon's (Feline) two weeks ago and I was shown a blank Explorer body - beautiful virgin wood - ready to be taken to the next stage.

It is just like the one Jon made for Tim and it doesn't have an owner yet!

Check Tim's out, it's a beauty - then maybe have a chat with Jon.

The world is your lobster with this as it is just a blank ready for a vision and some love.

(I'm not on commission BTW!!!)

 PDT_002

Do you mean this one Dave?
Mahogany body & neck with ebony fingerboard
3 way switch will be at back with the volume contols rather than on the horn- very Hetfield style

Keep the spec simple and it wouldn't be that expensive
Factor in that it would already come with BKPs of your choice and that effectively saves you £200 on what you would percieve of it's price
(http://felineguitars.com/on_the_bench/images/explorer2_001.jpg)

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Dakine on June 25, 2006, 03:08:55 PM

Jonathon,
ok, got me biting LOL.
Can ya pm me with an estimate and build (thus far) details, as in woods, joints etc.

Hetfield is basically what was going for, pretty transparent really was'nt it :)

Love his Ken Lawrence and his Gibbo 'Rusty'and ESP Elk.

Lemme know anyway,
Nick

can call ya if it is easier to chat (now am back in ole Blighty).

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: azn_guitarist25 on June 26, 2006, 09:51:08 AM

Quote from: Afghan Dave

I fully understand.

(dang... there goes my commission + Jon's gonna beat me now :cry:)

How about this from Katana Guitars:

(http://www.katanaguitars.com/guitar/g013/g016_3_bla.jpg)

Quote

    *  The Model of This Guitar :Edwards (ESP) Explorer.Satin Nevada Brown finish.
    * The Manufacture Age of this guitar:2000`s Made in Japan.
    * The BODY:Mahognay.
    * About The Neck & Finger Board:Straight 1piece Mahogany Neck.Rosewood finger board-vintage appearance.Deep neck joint long tenon.Medium shape neck.
    * Fret Condition:Fret life 99%.No fret buzz..
    * About the Electric Circuits and Pickup:Original EMG 81x2 with active circuit+9volt battery,3 Way PU Selector 1Vol 1Tone.No Noise.
    * Weight of This Guitar: 7.27lb. 3.3kg.
    * Nut width : 1 11/16 "
    * Includes :Gigbag.
    * About the Damage: The guitar in NEW Condition !!


US $880.00 + Shipping to Europe is $140. This includes insurance

I like it alot!

edwards f****** rock, theyre quality is in between LTD Deluxe models an ESP Standard models

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: Dakine on June 26, 2006, 08:55:24 PM

Thanks for the thoughts/looking guys but have just ordered/purchased a 1990 White Gibbo Explorer.

The price (talked down) was/is VERY VERY good and could'nt not do the deal.

Saved enough to order some BKP's for it asap

Nick


p.s. will ask in another thread and pretty sure know the answer but, for Hetfield tone? MM's?

Title: Keep Eye Open
Post by: azn_guitarist25 on June 27, 2006, 09:47:05 AM

not big fans of gibsons but still very nice