I miss my Gibson...

IrfaanSE801 · 02-08-2008, 08:03 PM

I don't know why, but about 2 seconds ago I felt like playing my old Explorer (too bad since I sold it 2 years ago). I felt the strong urge to buy one again, but I have a quick question. Is there anyone out there that makes a 25.5" (Fender scale) Explorer? I loved my Gothic Explorer I had, and honestly it was the best sounding guitar I've ever owned, but I'd prefer the longer scale. Anyone know where I can grab one or do I have to spend $5000 at the Gibson custom shop and they may or may not even do it? I don't care who's name is on the headstock really, just looking for a well made instrument of "Made in the USA/Japan" quality. Thanks for the help!

- Irf -

Desecrated · 02-08-2008, 08:06 PM

Just have some lowcost custom shop build you a new neck.

budda · 02-08-2008, 08:06 PM

as far as i know, no 25.5 explorers made by gibson. i have an LP, im quite comfortable with the 24.75 scale.

pick up another one

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desecrated

Just have some lowcost custom shop build you a new neck.

arent they set-neck guitars?

Edroz · 02-08-2008, 08:07 PM

KxK maybe

Who wants a 7-string Explorer?

IrfaanSE801 · 02-08-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edroz

KxK maybe

Who wants a 7-string Explorer?

I've been waiting for an update on this for awhile, but to be honest I've just been checking that thread. As busy as Rob is, I didn't want to send him e-mails to see if he is still considering building this. I'm actually saving for a KxK 7 right now too. But if that Explorer ever comes out I may have to change my mind where the money goes...or do a 7 string Explorer

Yah, they are set neck so no custom necks on this one I guess. Does the ESP Custom Shop still do those Explorers anymore or has that been done away with? I don't want to spend more than $2000 on it maybe at most, so if I have to hell I'll do the 24.75" scale again.

budda · 02-08-2008, 08:22 PM

just grab a used gibson explorer - wont be near 2K lol.

eleven59 · 02-08-2008, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrfaanSE801

Does the ESP Custom Shop still do those Explorers anymore or has that been done away with? I don't want to spend more than $2000 on it maybe at most, so if I have to hell I'll do the 24.75" scale again.

If nothing else, they'll do this:

Shawn · 02-09-2008, 12:03 AM

My brother had a Gibson Explorer back in 1991, it was creamy white and classy. It ended up in Bill's hands for a while and then he sold it.

Shawn · 02-09-2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by eleven59

If nothing else, they'll do this:

Funny, actually they have one just like this at my local music store^.

MerlinTKD · 02-09-2008, 12:32 AM

Warmoth makes a 25.5 Explorer neck, but you have to settle for bolt-on.

On the other hand, you can order a whole guitar from them for under $2000, if I've added in my head right!

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