Gibson Explorer Pro Electric Guitar with Flame Maple Top (with Case)

Gibson's "Guitar of the Week" for week 4. Limited run of 400.

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Gibson Explorer Pro Electric Guitar with Flame Maple Top (with Case) reviews

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"One of the all time best Gibsons, and not just best for the money"

Feature:
Great balance, great finish, great playability. Light ! This guitar really rings, and it's super comfortable sitting or standing. You may want to sell your Les Paul on Ebay, because this is a full Gibson shred machine without the weight and sharp corners.It's beautifully finished, and all you need is right there.I think it blows away a LP Studio because it has a bound neck and body, which feels great.

Quality:
Gibson quality has been

Value:
Gibson's best value - set neck, bound neck, bound body, easy to change out the pickups, impressive hard case. Easily Gibson's best value, and a professional level guitar for a terrific price.

Desirability:
This really is a great looking guitar. It's one of the sexiest guitars ever.

Sound:
This is one hot guitar - and it's a bargain. It has some great playability and it is light, with great sustain.Powerful humbuckers ... some say Gibson's ceramic pickups are just too hot - I don't think so, they rock, they squeal, that sustain !! There sound is bright, but with drive, and they stay pretty clear at low levels. Sure Gibson makes other humbuckers, but these are toothy, while others are warm. It's your choice, but they fit this guitar well.

Ease of Use:
Light and it looks hot. Gibson's really got a winner.These are featured as one of the Guitars of the Week, and all I can say is GET ONE !!

Support:
Gibson quality is the benchmark of the industry.Top materials, flawless assembly and finish, and, dude, hey it's a Gibson !

Overall:
I own lots of guitars, and have played for years and years, and this is really a unique instrument. Great quality, bargain price, and playable to the extremes. Comfort is way up there, and the sound is great. Some people swap pickups anyway, but the basic package is there dead on.

Submitted: 10/24/2007

Style of Music: I try to play in several genres


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Gibson Explorer Pro Customer Review

Feature:
Great pickups, amazing electronics, and possibly the smoothest playing neck I've ever used.

Quality:
Once again, its a Gibson. Its built like a tank, but its easy on the shoulders and it plays like a dream. The cosmetics are even better than in the picture, wow!!!

Value:
Great value.

Desirability:
Best looking guitar ive seen.

Sound:
Its a Gibson, what else do I need to say? Classic crunch with metal possibilities.

Ease of Use:
This plays itself.

Support:
Gibson has 24/7 phone support and have already helped me to learn about things related to my waranty twice.

Overall:
Overall I would reccommend this to anyone.

Submitted: 2/4/2008


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Based on Gibson’s legendary Explorer, the Explorer Pro has been updated with a smaller, lightweight mahogany body and crushingly powerful 496R and 500T humbuckers. Now with a beautiful Vintage Sunburst finish, stunning AA flame-maple top, and antique binding.

Limited run of 400

Technical Info

BODY
Body Species: Mahogany
Top Species: AA flame maple
Binding: Antique top binding

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Explorer
Peghead Pitch: 14 degrees

FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Scale Length: 24-3/4 in.
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1.695 in.
Inlays: Dot
Fingerboard Binding: Antique

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Chrome
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Amber top hat
Tuners: Grover

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickups: 496R Ceramic magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickups: 500T Ceramic magnet humbucker
Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch

OTHER
Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

CASE
Case Interior: White Plush
Case Exterior: Hardshell with black reptile pattern
Case Silkscreen: Silver Gibson USA logo
Bone-crushing tone—all dressed up! Production limited to 400 instruments. Lightweight mahogany body with AA flame-maple cap; antique top binding. Mahogany neck with Explorer profile; dot inlay. Ceramic humbuckers for huge, aggressive sound. Chrome hardware, Grover tuners, amber top-hat knobs. Includes hardshell case.

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