Share Your Explorers

[tonedr]

Gibson Original Collection..always wanted one and when the OC included it in the series that was it. It's beyond fun, and a great playing and sounding guitar. You can actually go tent camping with the case Looking forward to hearing your Explorer story!

 

[KS 5150]

My 2009 Explorer. Owned since new, with the exception of 6 months when I sold it, realized it was a forever guitar, and was lucky enough to buy it back. I'm not selling it again upgraded with Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups:

 

[efstop]

I bought a used 2018 Antique Natural in 2019. It had been knocked down a further $300 for a blowout sale so I traded some gear in for it. It was a store transfer. They couldn't find the case, and that was upsetting, because it's a $300 case here. They gave me a poorly fitting TKL generic and I took it home. A few days later, the store that sent the guitar found the case, with all of its case candy intact. Happy days.

I had to put the rear seat backs down and slide the case in through the trunk opening to get it home. 25 lbs, case and all. It's an awesome guitar, and I really like the BB 2 & 3 pickups. But it's a tough guitar to move around, and I may sell it.

 

[tonedr]

My 2009 Explorer. Owned since new, with the exception of 6 months when I sold it, realized it was a forever guitar, and was lucky enough to buy it back. I'm not selling it again upgraded with Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups:

Great story & killer guitar - thx for sharing!

 

[tonedr]

I bought a used 2018 Antique Natural in 2019. It had been knocked down a further $300 for a blowout sale so I traded some gear in for it. It was a store transfer. They couldn't find the case, and that was upsetting, because it's a $300 case here. They gave me a poorly fitting TKL generic and I took it home. A few days later, the store that sent the guitar found the case, with all of its case candy intact. Happy days.

I had to put the rear seat backs down and slide the case in through the trunk opening to get it home. 25 lbs, case and all. It's an awesome guitar, and I really like the BB 2 & 3 pickups. But it's a tough guitar to move around, and I may sell it.

Great story! Explorer cases are like getting a new piece of furniture! I think you should keep it

 

[CB91710]

 

[musicmaniac]

Oh man you're really gonna hurt my wallet. I've been wanting one for ages and this may push me to the brink!

 

[GrandJunction]

I agree with Music Maniac - this thread is dangerous to my bank account . . . but keep the pictures coming, nonetheless!

 

[Buffalo]

 

[tonedr]

Oh man you're really gonna hurt my wallet. I've been wanting one for ages and this may push me to the brink!

if it happens we need a pic...please!

 

[tonedr]

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super nice! I like the toggle between the knobs too! Do you like it?

 

[v-man]

‘88 90 and ’89 90 Double.

 

[Buffalo]

super nice! I like the toggle between the knobs too! Do you like it?

Never thought about it, because i don't play the Explorer often, and if i do the switch is always in the bridge position.

 

[tonedr]

‘88 90 and ’89 90 Double. View attachment 591255

wow! never seen this model, both are killer - love the fretboard inlays!

 

[Sharky]

I sorely miss my 50th anni Korina Explorer

 

[tonedr]

I sorely miss my 50th anni Korina Explorer

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i think i understand why! Thanks for sharing the pic!

 

[Heppe]

Here is my Explorer. It is from 1976 same as me
Bought it in 1995.

 

[integra evan]

 

[SASouth]

I’ll play. Here’s mine.

 

[CB91710]

What there is of it at the present time.
LtDave hasn't built it yet