Gibson '76 Explorer Electric Guitar User Reviews at zZounds

"The perfect guitar for advanced players looking for a classic radical cut" submitted January 9, 2008

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Neo-Classicalcore, Alternative, Ska

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Sound: The sound is great. It ranges from almost a hollow body-type sound to a punchy, hardcore type sound with no distortion. With distortion, it's even better. I didn't notice a lot of difference with the toggle-switch while distorted, but it may just be my pedal, too (I use a Big Muff Pi). I don't think I'd change anything about the guitar's set up. Feature: It's made very well. The humbuckers are nice, the bridge works great with palm muting. I'm not too thrilled with gold hardware, it seems just flashy to me. But, for this guitar, I don't really mind. It almost makes it look even better. Oh, and it stays in tune for weeks because of the Grover Tuners. Ease of Use: It's very easy to get a nice sound out of it. But, if you practice sitting down, there's a lot to get used to. The main thing being the way the body is cut. It locks you into place, which is sort of an awkward feeling at first, and I suggest using a stool or your amp to put your foot up on to make sure it doesn't slip out. But, if you play standing up, then it's pretty much perfect. It's not even that heavy of a guitar, despite its looks. So, your shoulders won't tire out to quickly. Quality: Like I mentioned, it's made very well. There was a weird highlighted part of the wood on the back of the head, but I've come to think it looks pretty awesome. It's the perfect guitar for gigging, at least I think so. Value: I own a Paul Reed Smith Custom Hollow Body along with this. Twelve hundred dollars compared to almost five thousand, and the Explorer seems like the better guitar. So, if it's better than a five thousand dollar guitar, I think it's worth saving up a little extra cash for. Manufacturer Support: This guitar does not break. Throw it off your roof, it may just get scratched a little. :P So, I have not yet had to deal with support at all. The Wow Factor: Well, keep in mind. This guitar was originally disliked for its looks. So, all those classic people may not like it. And, all these kids today are into Ibanez and Dean and stuff like that, so they won't bother looking at a classic model. But, in my personal opinion, this is pretty much the archetype of radical cut guitars, and the only better looking one out there would be an original '56 model. Overall: I'm saving up for a Gretsch White Falcon right now, but even when I get that, I will still play my Explorer. I don't know if it will last forever, but I'm hoping it will last as long as I can make it. :)

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"Gibson X-plorer review" submitted August 5, 2005

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Sound: Powerful sound Feature: tremelo bar Quality: great finished look to it Value: i got a great deal considering how well the guitar performs Manufacturer Support: very helpful The Wow Factor: power rocker look Overall: love the guitar

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"Best guitar ever" submitted September 17, 2006

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Active musician (guitarist, vocals)

Music Style: Experimental/Grindcore/post hardcore/electronica

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Sound: the sound is as good with or without distortion. it has a great and powerful sound! Feature: 2 volume and 1 tone knobs! i love how the neck has been put with the body, it's very useful when you're playing on the high notes. it's not made like a fender neck. and the shape is realy nice! Quality: well it's a gibson! nothing wrong with the quality. Value: i would have paid more for this guitar! The Wow Factor: i own it... Overall: best guitar i've ever played with!

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"Sexy, self respecting, lovely style." submitted December 4, 2004

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: 20 yrs experience, no band

Music Style: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock

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Sound: The pickups driven through a Marshall are truely amazing. I wanted to get the Scorpions sound and its here plus its bridge pickups are realy perfect for acoustic sound. Feature: 2 humbuckers, 3-way switch, two volume and 1 tone. Perfect headstock, makes me drool, its a woman for shure and sexy. Quality: Its all I've ever wanted in a guitar. Value: It's very expensive, much more than mid range guitar, but you get the sound and quality. Manufacturer Support: Parts are plentifull at a respected dealer. The Wow Factor: Love the shape, it's sleek, curvious, and makes a good bed companion. Overall: It's a life long commitment.There is no need to sell it, unless I was starving to death.

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"because i own 5 of them" submitted February 23, 2005

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Sound: fat deep sound w/tons of top end Feature: great rock guitar Quality: a true players guitar !!!!!!!!!! Value: can be found cheaper if you shop Manufacturer Support: its a gibson enuf said! The Wow Factor: it looks and sounds like a guitar players guitar Overall: wish it was lighter but overall a great looking and sounding guitar

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"Great, Beautiful, Classic" submitted February 2, 2005

By a customer from fgjk.com

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: alternative

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Sound: All around a great guitar. Out of basically every explorer on the market, this one tops most of them. It's a nice, thick sound, and great playability. Not to mention it's beautiful, especially with the gold hardware. Feature: great. I was pretty surprised to see 1 tone and 2 volume. But otherwise, it's nice. Quality: It,s great in the quality department. Especially that thick pice of wood it's made up of. Value: Going into the thousands is pricey, but for this guitar, it's worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: I was up and playing in no time! The Wow Factor: It's gorgeous. The natural wood and gold makes it look beautiful. Don't forget it's classic Gibson shape Overall: Great. It's realy one of the better guitars of today

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Gibson '76 Explorer Electric Guitar (with Case)

User Ratings

"The perfect guitar for advanced players looking for a classic radical cut" submitted January 9, 2008

"Gibson X-plorer review" submitted August 5, 2005

"Best guitar ever" submitted September 17, 2006

"Sexy, self respecting, lovely style." submitted December 4, 2004

"because i own 5 of them" submitted February 23, 2005

"Great, Beautiful, Classic" submitted February 2, 2005