I found my perfect guitar

Finally got a lightweight and chunky neck guitar with great sound. The body is very big but still playable because it's very light compared to my Gibson Les Paul standard. Now this is my studio and go to guitar.

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One of a kind

The Explorer had always been at the top of my wishlist, and it has definitely delivered the goods.

The neck is on the slimmer side but for me plays just right. I especially like the upper fret access without the entire neck being too far offset.

The Burstbucker 2&3 pickups aren't the hottest that Gibson offers but the versatility is great and lets you cover any sound you would get out of a Les Paul, for instance.

The body shape is the main appeal here though, and has some pros and cons. Looks are 10/10 and it sits surprisingly well when playing seated, though I find it awkward resting my strumming arm in the body (unless standing up), which can tire out my shoulder, so ergonomics may be an issue. It also takes up a lot more space than you may be used to so be prepared to knock over a few coffee cups or put a few dings in your walls. If you want an Explorer primarily to add some flash to live shows then these probably won't be issues for you.

If you're a basement hobbyist like me though who the Explorer just always spoke to, you'll still probably find this to deliver exactly what you're expecting (plus surprising versatility) if the ergonomics aren't an issue for you. No regrets on my end.

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My all time favorite axe.

2007 Gibson Explorer in Cream color. Solid body, which really gives it that meaty tone perfect for distortion. All the ones I find new in guitar stores are hollow body now, and it just doesn't sound the same. The only drawbacks are the weight of the guitar, and (very minor) it's hard to use sitting down. Otherwise, I love the neck on these guitars and they just play so we'll. I have pretty big hands and this guitar accommodates that well.

Pure power

This was my first OWN guitar , after months of playing and practicing on my dad's guitars he bought me the guitar I dreamt of , a Gibson explorer. (Gibson explorer 2009 model) And it still brings me joy to this day 8 years later.

Over these 8 years I've played a few different music genre's going from trash metal to rock n roll down to blues and it sounds amazing in all 3 genre's. You could be playing some old school metallica and switch to buddy holly moments later on and with some tweeking on the amp it gives you the exact sound you're looking for.

It's a mahogany body carrying standard 500T and 496R gibson pickups. The only downside for me on this guitar is the weight, If you're playing at home or are sitting down It's no problem however standing on a stage for 2 to 3 hours could be a horror show for someone with a bad back.

If you don't mind the weight it's an excellent guitar for it's price, pre-owned and a little cheaper especially.

Radical!!

I own the 2008 issue of this Explorer. I got this guitar because it was on my "Bucket List" of guitars to collect. When I first pulled it out of the case it felt a little awkward due to the shape. Once I put it on and started playing it was so much fun. I got used to the shape much quicker than I thought I would. It definitely was easier to play than my Flying V. Sounded great and was light enough that I didn't notice that I had been playing for almost two hours.

where the heavy metal's song begins

I became interested in studying metal music when I listen to the songs sung by a band from Germany, scorpions. guitar sound, fast and heavy, distorted, and an amazing guitar solo. then I was interested in listening to the songs of other heavy metal band, Metallica. and rhythm are very fast, and I began to want to buy this guitar is, sound and appearance. This guitar is played by Matthias Jabs (Scorpions), and James Hetfield (Metallica). whether there was a relationship I do not know. body and neck are made of mahogany, and hardware are original, there is no variation. then I replace PAF pickups in this guitar with EMG pickups. really great. I want this guitar as "my inspiration guitar" to cover heavy metal songs. I really like this guitar.

2008 Faded

I recently bought this guitar used (August 2015) and it arrived in excellent condition. I couldn't believe it was a seven year old guitar. It was a little weird taking the guitar and and experiencing the balance due to the radical shape, but once I put it on it was so much fun to play. I played for a straight two hour with it.

Best guitar i had

This is my first used guitar that i bought in 1996, it still sounds like first day, It's so fast and easy to play and the Floyd Rose licensed bridge is soooo cool!

c a n k

look like a malformed doggo :( If i had all the money in the world, i would feed these to African children as opposed to playing one. Oh well, looks aren't everything lol

Very comfortable, and plays great.

Mine is actually a copy made by my father, but it still is a great guitar.