Rockin! Good to see it restored back to life. This thread prompted me to reach for my Explorer again - I've already had a couple of jolly evenings getting to know it again.
_tom_ have you ever played one for any length of time? You know, more than just fingering it, playing a chord and giving it back? I wanted one for YEARS AND YEARS but held back because of the "I'd look like a plonker" aspect. When I tried one for a bit, I found it was really comfortable and I could get some good stuff out of it - if you find that out, you're too busy playing it and probably DON'T look like a plonker, no matter what height, shape, etc you are or what sort of music you're playing. When you're not so sure, thinking you *might* look like a plonker, you probably do! (no matter what height, shape etc you are or what sort of music you're playing).
The only issue I have with it now is the amount of guitar sticking out either end - just try not to throw any stadium-gig shapes if you're stood in a living room with lamp-stands, TVs, bookshelves, and wotnot! (Oh, and go careful going through doorways!!)
