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Fender “Explorer-Bird”

Fender “Explorer-Bird”

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John Entwistle

Guy Pratt

Aaron Samson

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Page last updated Apr 19, 2026

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See how John Entwistle uses Fender “Explorer-Bird”

John Entwistle

Singer, Bassist

The Who

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John Entwistle played a custom Fender Explorer Bird from 1975-1978 for recording only. In this video (Who Are You? by The Who) you can see him playing it.

See how Guy Pratt uses Fender “Explorer-Bird”

Guy Pratt

Bassist

Pink Floyd

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Color/Finish: White

Here is Guy in studio with a custom “Explorer-Bird”

See how Aaron Samson uses Fender “Explorer-Bird”

Aaron Samson

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At the 2:20 mark of Odin's, "Shining Love" music video, bassist Aaron Samson is displayed having a Fender Explorer-Bird. The exact year and model are not clear. Notably, John Entwistle of The Who also played one of these strange basses.

Album Usage

The Fender “Explorer-Bird” has been featured on the following albums:

Fender “Explorer-Bird” as heard on Who Are You by The Who (1978)

Who Are You

The Who (1978)

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