Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola

dee0en · 06-15-2012, 02:43 AM

I want to know how much is this guitar going for in the market. Anybody knows someone in the forums who are selling this guitar. I'm helping a friend find one but it's getting difficult finding one in Ebay or craigslist.

Gibson Guitar-of-the-Week - Week 43 - Explorer Trans Amber

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Sharky · 06-15-2012, 04:36 AM

AFAIR i saw one on ebay some weeks ago and it was priced slightly above one grand. I was surprised about the quite low price though. It's a hell of a guitar

dee0en · 06-15-2012, 04:45 AM

Thanks for the reply Sharky. I'll keep an eye on this guitar from other guitar forums maybe I'll come across one of these days.

Sharky · 06-15-2012, 05:27 AM

everything in trans amber can easily be sold to me, i just love it, I have something cooking in the background which would match my taste on this and couldn't get any better. I would open up a NGD thread if i succeed which is absolutely not sure at this moment but i am hoping it will be

JOC · 06-15-2012, 08:22 AM

I'm not sure about the exact price but I have a GOTW #13 Explorer Pro in Heritage Cherry:

The list on this was $1799 in 2007 when it came out. I'm not sure how much the new ones were discounted since there were only 400 of each made and the big chains were not involved in selling them.

dee0en · 06-15-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOC

I'm not sure about the exact price but I have a GOTW #13 Explorer Pro in Heritage Cherry:

The list on this was $1799 in 2007 when it came out. I'm not sure how much the new ones were discounted since there were only 400 of each made and the big chains were not involved in selling them.

So are you selling your guitar?

icantbuyafender · 06-15-2012, 01:18 PM

I see that trans-am with the vibrola and i think Allen Collins and Ricky Medlocke.

So, basically, I need one. Im not big on anything but single cuts, or joan jett style double cuts, but i am a huge fan of SKYNYRD!

Thats one HELLUVA GUITAR!

JOC · 06-15-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee0en

So are you selling your guitar?

I was just trying to show what a comparable guitar went for new. I guess everything is for sale if the price is right.

dee0en · 07-17-2012, 11:12 AM

guys I'd like to get your opinions about this guitar. I'd like to know a fair price for this kind of guitar if i buy it, new unused. A friend knows someone that has it, never been used, unplayed condition since it came out of the factory of 2008. According to Gibson, this guitar came out only for sale on 2008 but was made 2007.

Sharky · 07-17-2012, 02:34 PM

i really don't know how a fair price should look like. I still think it's a hell of a guitar, beautiful and with a valuable appearence. Nothing looks cheap on it. Do you know how the MRSP was back in 2008?

dee0en · 07-17-2012, 09:37 PM

i cant seem to find any price/MSRP for this guitar. In the reviews from harmony central, users seems not to mention any price for it.

Sharky · 07-17-2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee0en

i cant seem to find any price/MSRP for this guitar. In the reviews from harmony central, users seems not to mention any price for it.

the announcement of this particular guitar is still available at the Gibson Homepage but also no price disclosed. http://www.gibson.com/jp-jp/Division...plorer-Week43/

Here is one similar guitar offered for 1 k on ebay but it's kinda used and has no vibrola: Gibson Explorer Guitar 2007 | eBay

dee0en · 07-18-2012, 09:35 AM

Thanks Sharky. The guitar for sale is similar, with some minor differences like the pickups (57, 57+) and short vibrolance. For 1K, it is a good buy. The guy who was selling the GOTW #43 is asking for $1800, unused, unplayed, case queen since 2007. What do you think? Is it a fair price? Wonder if that was how much he got it for or is he just considering that the guitar appreciated in value because of its rarity.

Northwinds · 07-18-2012, 11:02 AM

Looks like a plain old '76 RI with a Vibrola attached. Just buy a natural finish '76 and put your own on and be done with it

The Archer · 07-18-2012, 12:24 PM

I want one

Sharky · 07-18-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee0en

Thanks Sharky. The guitar for sale is similar, with some minor differences like the pickups (57, 57+) and short vibrolance. For 1K, it is a good buy. The guy who was selling the GOTW #43 is asking for $1800, unused, unplayed, case queen since 2007. What do you think? Is it a fair price? Wonder if that was how much he got it for or is he just considering that the guitar appreciated in value because of its rarity.

unless you don't know the price those guitars were sold back than, it will be a constant pain in the ass if you buy it. To me 1800 does not seem very much for a GOTW limited to 400 run but i am clueless how much those go for down the street. It's a beutiful axe though, to me very desirable, honestly

Dougie · 07-19-2012, 08:04 PM

Early this year I saw one sell for 1200 and the guy had listed it over and over from 1700 on down, it finally sold. He paid 2200 new for it and was pretty unhappy about the final sale price. It was in perfect condition, with original case.

dee0en · 07-19-2012, 08:25 PM

did he sell it through here or ebay? didn't realize it will go that high. i guess for $1799 is already a steal. ill go make an offer to the seller and see if he's going to sell it.

Sharky · 07-20-2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee0en

didn't realize it will go that high. i guess for $1799 is already a steal. ill go make an offer to the seller and see if he's going to sell it.

2..2 k is what he paid all new when he got it from the shop. Now that seemes to be the going price those had back then.

To me 1.8 k looks absolutely reasonable compared to the price when it was new plus they are not seen for sale quite often. On the other hand this guy had problems selling it over 1.2 k.

I think whatever you pay up to 1.8 k is what the guitar is worth. To you anyways. I'd grab her, she's a beauty. And do not forget to post a NGD with an awful lot of pictures. Should look awesome outside during sunset

dee0en · 07-20-2012, 09:45 AM

if ever i get it, i will post those pix. hopefully the seller will accept my offer and no other buyer wants it for that price. wish me luck!

Sharky · 07-24-2012, 10:02 PM

any news?

Did you see this one on ebay: 2006 Gibson Explorer | eBay

Looks nice, has a Callaham bridge which is around 180 bucks alone and a great piece of art (CNC machined)

likea45 · 07-25-2012, 12:29 AM

This thread reads like it was made with Google Translator.....

dee0en · 07-28-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharky

any news?

Did you see this one on ebay: 2006 Gibson Explorer | eBay

Looks nice, has a Callaham bridge which is around 180 bucks alone and a great piece of art (CNC machined)

Sharky, finally got it. Check out my post NGD >>>

NGD Gibson Explorer Trans Amber GOTW #43 (5 photos)

Farrokh · 09-10-2012, 02:33 AM

Hey!

A few months ago an Explorer like this was for sale in Finland. The price was 1450€ or about 1800 usd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dee0en

I want to know how much is this guitar going for in the market. Anybody knows someone in the forums who are selling this guitar. I'm helping a friend find one but it's getting difficult finding one in Ebay or craigslist.

Gibson Guitar-of-the-Week - Week 43 - Explorer Trans Amber

FOUND SOME PHOTOS from another forum:

dee0en · 09-10-2012, 10:06 AM

I'm sure it was a sold as used. Do you know the condition?

Farrokh · 09-11-2012, 07:07 AM

Yeah, it was for sale as a used guitar. The condition seemed to be pretty good but I haven't seen it with my own eyes....

vcnyls · 09-20-2012, 02:08 PM

I have one that I'm looking to sell - it's on consignment at a local store now. PM me if you're interested.

2manyGuitars · 09-21-2012, 11:23 PM

I bought one new at the end of 2007. I paid $1149 canadian (about $1300 tax in). Sold it a couple years ago for around $1600.

vcnyls · 09-24-2012, 07:41 AM

2007 Gibson Explorer GOW Natural Amber > Guitars : Electric Solid Body - Southside Guitars | Gbase.com

06-15-2012, 02:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I want to know how much is this guitar going for in the market. Anybody knows someone in the forums who are selling this guitar. I'm helping a friend find one but it's getting difficult finding one in Ebay or craigslist. Gibson Guitar-of-the-Week - Week 43 - Explorer Trans Amber FOUND SOME PHOTOS from another forum: SmokestackElRopo, CRobbins and Epi rocks like this.

06-15-2012, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sharky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Frankfurt/Main Germany Posts: 1,552 Thanks: 56 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola AFAIR i saw one on ebay some weeks ago and it was priced slightly above one grand. I was surprised about the quite low price though. It's a hell of a guitar

06-15-2012, 04:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola Thanks for the reply Sharky. I'll keep an eye on this guitar from other guitar forums maybe I'll come across one of these days.

06-15-2012, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sharky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Frankfurt/Main Germany Posts: 1,552 Thanks: 56 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola everything in trans amber can easily be sold to me, i just love it, I have something cooking in the background which would match my taste on this and couldn't get any better. I would open up a NGD thread if i succeed which is absolutely not sure at this moment but i am hoping it will be dee0en likes this.

06-15-2012, 08:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
JOC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Andover, MA Posts: 223 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I'm not sure about the exact price but I have a GOTW #13 Explorer Pro in Heritage Cherry: The list on this was $1799 in 2007 when it came out. I'm not sure how much the new ones were discounted since there were only 400 of each made and the big chains were not involved in selling them. Webtroll and dee0en like this.

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06-15-2012, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
icantbuyafender Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Texas, baby. Posts: 1,856 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I see that trans-am with the vibrola and i think Allen Collins and Ricky Medlocke. So, basically, I need one. Im not big on anything but single cuts, or joan jett style double cuts, but i am a huge fan of SKYNYRD! Thats one HELLUVA GUITAR! __________________ BLACKHEART OR BUST

07-17-2012, 11:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola guys I'd like to get your opinions about this guitar. I'd like to know a fair price for this kind of guitar if i buy it, new unused. A friend knows someone that has it, never been used, unplayed condition since it came out of the factory of 2008. According to Gibson, this guitar came out only for sale on 2008 but was made 2007.

07-17-2012, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sharky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Frankfurt/Main Germany Posts: 1,552 Thanks: 56 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola i really don't know how a fair price should look like. I still think it's a hell of a guitar, beautiful and with a valuable appearence. Nothing looks cheap on it. Do you know how the MRSP was back in 2008? __________________ currently GASing for a Dickey Betts Goldtop, an R7 Blacktop with a natural back or a CC #1 aged Moore/Greeny/Franks. Have one and wanna get rid of it? Shoot me a message ah, and my drinking team has a bowling problem

07-17-2012, 09:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola i cant seem to find any price/MSRP for this guitar. In the reviews from harmony central, users seems not to mention any price for it.

07-18-2012, 09:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola Thanks Sharky. The guitar for sale is similar, with some minor differences like the pickups (57, 57+) and short vibrolance. For 1K, it is a good buy. The guy who was selling the GOTW #43 is asking for $1800, unused, unplayed, case queen since 2007. What do you think? Is it a fair price? Wonder if that was how much he got it for or is he just considering that the guitar appreciated in value because of its rarity.

07-18-2012, 12:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
The Archer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 2,532 Thanks: 22 Thanked 39 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I want one __________________ *** 'Practice cures most tone issues' - John Suhr

07-19-2012, 08:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dougie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,347 Thanks: 10 Thanked 23 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola Early this year I saw one sell for 1200 and the guy had listed it over and over from 1700 on down, it finally sold. He paid 2200 new for it and was pretty unhappy about the final sale price. It was in perfect condition, with original case.

07-19-2012, 08:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola did he sell it through here or ebay? didn't realize it will go that high. i guess for $1799 is already a steal. ill go make an offer to the seller and see if he's going to sell it.

07-20-2012, 09:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola if ever i get it, i will post those pix. hopefully the seller will accept my offer and no other buyer wants it for that price. wish me luck!

07-24-2012, 10:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sharky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Frankfurt/Main Germany Posts: 1,552 Thanks: 56 Thanked 16 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola any news? Did you see this one on ebay: 2006 Gibson Explorer \| eBay Looks nice, has a Callaham bridge which is around 180 bucks alone and a great piece of art (CNC machined) __________________ currently GASing for a Dickey Betts Goldtop, an R7 Blacktop with a natural back or a CC #1 aged Moore/Greeny/Franks. Have one and wanna get rid of it? Shoot me a message ah, and my drinking team has a bowling problem

07-25-2012, 12:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
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09-10-2012, 10:06 AM	#25 (permalink)
dee0en Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I'm sure it was a sold as used. Do you know the condition?

09-11-2012, 07:07 AM	#26 (permalink)
Farrokh Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola Yeah, it was for sale as a used guitar. The condition seemed to be pretty good but I haven't seen it with my own eyes....

09-20-2012, 02:08 PM	#27 (permalink)
vcnyls Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I have one that I'm looking to sell - it's on consignment at a local store now. PM me if you're interested.

09-21-2012, 11:23 PM	#28 (permalink)
2manyGuitars Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,583 Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola I bought one new at the end of 2007. I paid $1149 canadian (about $1300 tax in). Sold it a couple years ago for around $1600.

09-24-2012, 07:41 AM	#29 (permalink)
vcnyls Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 34 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson Guitar of the week #43 Trans Amber Explorer w/ Short Vibrola 2007 Gibson Explorer GOW Natural Amber > Guitars : Electric Solid Body - Southside Guitars \| Gbase.com Sharky likes this.

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