Gibson explorer tone

[5F6-A]

I really like the tone of the Gibson Explorers I hear on records or clips but I am asking those with real in-the-flesh experience...
What are the explorer fortes? I'm talking both on the tonal department as well as playing confort.

How does the Explorer tone compare to a good LP tone?

Cheers!

[Alex]

Admit it... you've been listening to too much Airbourne?  :D

[Ted 'N' Leo]

Admit it... you've been listening to too much Airbourne?  :D

You can listen to TOO MUCH Airbourne?

[SG Thrasher]

Any Airbourne is too much Airbourne. :lol:

[FELINEGUITARS]

Tone is kind of like that of an SG or a Flying V , maybe a bit beefierdue to it being a big slab of wood.

It tends to have a bit more untamed top end than a Les Paul - the maple cap dampens down some treble and makes the guitar sound a bit more focussed.

In a two guitar band a Les Paul and a V/Explorer work well together as they have slightly different tones and compliment each other pretty well.

[rohlfo]

Airbourne rule!  They're so down to earth and chilled, and always up for giving out a round  :P
I'm building an explorer atm, so will let you know how it feels, but personally I think it has great balance and potential to be a rock beast :twisted:

[Stevepage]

Explorers have more pronounced bass and mids (which I personally love). Compared to a V, the V has more mids and not as much bass in its tone.

Never compared one to an LP though, but I would think it would be some where between the two.

[Denim n Leather]

I love the look of Explorers, but find the midrange to be too honky.

[rohlfo]

honky.

Tim also used that word in some decription, and for some reason I just can't imagine how a honky sounding guitar would sound...?

[Denim n Leather]

honky.

Tim also used that word in some decription, and for some reason I just can't imagine how a honky sounding guitar would sound...?

Say something aloud. Then cup your hands to either side of your mouth and say the same thing. That's the basic idea of the subjective term 'honky'.

[FernandoDuarte]

honky.

Tim also used that word in some decription, and for some reason I just can't imagine how a honky sounding guitar would sound...?

Imagine me, my friend :lol:
That's why I like foruns in english, I've to try figure many things, so I think my english is getting better :D

[5F6-A]

Tone is kind of like that of an SG or a Flying V , maybe a bit beefierdue to it being a big slab of wood.

It tends to have a bit more untamed top end than a Les Paul - the maple cap dampens down some treble and makes the guitar sound a bit more focussed.

In a two guitar band a Les Paul and a V/Explorer work well together as they have slightly different tones and compliment each other pretty well.

I see....

[FernandoDuarte]

honky.

Tim also used that word in some decription, and for some reason I just can't imagine how a honky sounding guitar would sound...?

Say something aloud. Then cup your hands to either side of your mouth and say the same thing. That's the basic idea of the subjective term 'honky'.

Like a traffic cone? :?

[TheDev01dOne]

No good at comparing tone between guitars but playing wise I find Explorers dead comfortable standing and sitting. I had an Epiphone gothic explorer and it was probably 2nd in the alltime comfortability department after an ESP Viper.

[bucketshred]

I love my Explorer, its been through hell and back and STILL hasnt been BKP'd (I just cant decide on which one to stick in it and I'd like to put the money towards an SG or a V). It plays like a pig and I use heavyish strings on it but I LOVE IT!!!!