Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar  

As an owner of 18, vintage, and, late model Gibsons, I am very glad to report that, this is the first Gibson guitar, that I have ever purchased,from anyone, that did not have to be totally,"set up", after I recieved it. I put my GHS boomers on it, and played the whole, New Years weekend, with this guitar. This this not only sounds phenominal, but also, plays as well, as any Gibson I have ever gotten, including, my plek dressed, Les Paul,gold top. This guitar,is absolutely, the best, Gibson, value, that I have ever gotten, over the past 40 years! Definately, a, smoker!!!!!

I tried this guitar at my local music store and all I can say is WOW! This guitar is as great as I had hoped. Many people say this guitar is awesome at playing metal, and it is, but it also plays great classic rock and blues-rock like ZZ-Top and can play the sparkling cleans seen in U2's music. Another complain of many reviewers is that it is difficult to play sitting down, but I found it easy to play. Further more, the neck is thin and easy to play, the fret board (both the rosewood on the Cherry or Black finishes and the ebony on the white) feels smooth and looks great. I am used to an Epiphone SG 310, so the Explorer felt a little heavy, about the same weight as a Les Paul. Before I played this guitar I only wanted a Fender. When I have the money, I'm getting this guitar!

You can't go wrong with Gibson guitars and the Explorer is the top of the line.     While still holding the features of SG's or LP's the Explorer doesn't hold the odd shape of SG's or the weight of LP's.     This guitar is absolutely amazing.     If you're willing to spend the money on a Gibson pick up the Explorer.

The Gibson Explorer has the standard setup of two humbuckers and a volume/volume/tone control.     That's nothing too special to most, but I really like the volume/volume/tone control.     You get amazing tones out of the Explorer by combining the two pickups, giving you options that guitars without this feature can't create.     The neck on the Explorers are perfect to me.     I personally can't stand the super-thin Strat necks and I prefer the larger Tele-style necks and the Explorer is the perfect fit between the two.     I have a much greater range on the Explorer, but I am still able to keep my precision.     One other interesting feature is that this guitar is amazingly balanced and light.     The larger body is actually quite thin and it holds perfectly balanced at all times, plus it's extremely light.

This is an absolutely gorgeous and amazing guitar.     I have the white one and it's honestly the prettiest guitar I've ever seen.     Aside from its gorgeous looks the Explorer plays perfectly and sounds absolutely wonderful.

Typical Gibson quality with a typical Gibson price.     Explorers are amazing guitars, but be prepared to spend a pretty penny on them.     Definitely worth the price.