800-ZZOUNDS (800-996-8637)

Mention reference number L2T4VJ7 when you call.

Contact | Hours | FAQ | My Order

4 Payments No Interest

Free Shipping No Sales Tax

Lowest Price Guarantee

Cart

Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar Flame with Short Vibrola

Gibson's "Guitar of the Week" for week 43. Limited run of 400.

enlarge

User Ratings

Overall

Sound

Features

Ease of Use

Quality

Value

Manufacturer Support

The Wow Factor

What do you think? Rate and Review This Product

Ltd Ed Explorer w Vibrola Customer Review submitted March 11, 2008

Overall

Sound

Features

Ease of Use

Quality

Value

Manufacturer Support

The Wow Factor

Back to Product Information

SPOTLIGHT REVIEW

Sound: I find this to be the perfect Explorer for what I play - the 57's aren't super hot like the ones that come on the X-plorer but they sure do hold their own in virtually all styles of music. Maybe you'd be out of luck for super heavy stuff but they sound great for music up to and as heavy as Metallica or early punk. I've found that they also work great for blues and fantastically for classic rock. Feature: I got this cause it has everything I'd want in an Explorer. The ebony fretboard is a nice touch and brightens up the sound a bit. I've only had it a day or so and haven't used the vibrato all that much but I haven't had any problems with it going out of tune (and I played it for a few hours the first day)... We'll see how it goes. Ease of Use: It's an Explorer. You either love or hate the shape. I think it's super comfortable and well balanced. Quality: I got a "blemished" one but I'll tell you there's nothing wrong with it! I checked it out and couldn't find a scratch on it. Guitar has an interesting pattern in the wood on the front (kind of a darker grain at one point) but it is obviously just part of the wood, not a crack, and is not at a point where the wood pieces were matched (by the way, grain matching is great on mine). Blemished, hah, I'm only buying blemished from now on if this is how they all look! I bet the guy who got it in the first place just didn't like the look, but I think it's hot. Wood's a natural thing folks and has different grain... if you don't like that, buy a solid color. Value: Blah blah, Gibsons are expensive. I know it, you know it, get over it. I think this is a very good value for a great guitar! Manufacturer Support: Guy on the phone when I ordered it was very nice and helpful.

1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thanks for your opinion!

close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"Well worth the price and a real player." submitted June 25, 2008

Overall

Sound

Features

Ease of Use

Quality

Value

Manufacturer Support

The Wow Factor

Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: All guitar

Back to Product Information

Sound: I have had this Explorer for about 6 months now and put in a couple hours a night with it playing music I make up and classic rock. The ability for this guitar to go from clean and I do mean clean to snarl like any of those 70s & 80s classic rock sounds is right on. I play it through the Mesa Boogie 5:50 express and I get an incredible match. Those pickups really do give it that vintage sound Feature: I think the short tremolo makes all the difference in this Explorer for playability. I know a lot of people love the stop bar and say that the guitar goes out of tune when using the tremolo but the truth is the Explorer I have with the tremolo goes out of tune just as much as the stop tail Explorer I have. When I hear comments about the tremolo causing the guitar to go out of tune I think to my self, “what is the person doing with the tremolo?” Ease of Use: I have had Explores in the past so slipping into this one was seamless. One recommendation I would make is buy a strap that will slip over your shoulder so you can move around and get better usage out of the tremolo. Quality: No issues. Great looking guitar. Trans Amber is nice to look at. Value: You get what you pay for and more. Manufacturer Support: Never needed any for this Explorer but I have called Gibson for support for my other Explorer and it was excellent dealing with them. The Wow Factor: Great looking guitar. Overall: I will own and play this guitar till my last day and then I will give it to my daughter so she can rock into the future.

Did you find this review helpful?

Thanks for your opinion!

close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

"WHY GIBSON, WHY?" submitted March 9, 2008

By a customer from columbus.rr.com

Overall

Features

Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: All but country

Back to Product Information

VERIFIED BUYER

zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

Feature: Lyre Vibrolas are the worst thing you can do to a guitar. Period. They go out of tune even when you dont use them and are just a nuisance. Just buy a normal explorer. Overall: The Lyre ruins it. Just try it if you dont believe me.

Did you find this review helpful?

Thanks for your opinion!

close [x]

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

Questions? Our gear experts can help!

800-zZounds (800-996-8637)

Mention Reference Number L2T4VJ7 When You Call. Toll Free En Español: 800-460-7976 m-f 9AM to 5PM EST Follow zZounds on:

Customize Search Results for Your Location

Sitemap View Our Sitemap Contact Us By Email Place a Purchase Order Return Request

Let Us Help You FAQs Product Condition Shipping Information Payment Options Order Verification Returns Affiliate Program Join Our Affiliate Program

[x] close

Send cool stuff to my old-fashioned mailbox, too

To get your cool stuff, we'll need your address:

Available on
orders $249+

learn more

Need it now but short of cash? All we need is the first payment up front and the rest in easy monthly payments!

Fast approval.: We approve everyone, with very few exceptions, as long as we can verify your identity.
No interest. Ever.: It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.: No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

We'll wait on your money so you don't have to wait for your gear!

When you checkout, just click the Play as you Pay checkbox to indicate which installment plan you wish to use.

on most orders $49+

Just $2.99 on
smaller orders

Really heavy stuff might cost you a
little more

learn more

Why fight traffic and pushy salesmen when we'll bring your gear straight to your home, free of charge?

zZounds free shipping is really free!: No hidden charges or hassles on returns.
Fast, reliable delivery: We have warehouses on both coasts, so most shipments arrive in 3 days or less.
We don't collect sales tax. Bonus!: Only NJ residents pay tax during checkout.

A guarantee so solid, you never have to worry about price when shopping at zZounds

We'll beat any price: Simply click the Seen it for less? link next to the gear you want or call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637)
Got a coupon from another site?: Use it with us - we'll beat those prices, too!
Find a better price after buying from us?: No problem. We'll refund you the difference for 30 days, so you'll never regret buying from zZounds.

You'll still get the trustworthy service you've come to expect from zZounds, without paying more for your gear!