2018 GIBSON EXPLORER DEMO - AN HONEST REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- This video is a demo and play through of a 2018 Gibson Explorer. Gibson guitars has always put out quality guitars. It's a shame they are in so much heat this year since filing for bankruptcy. in this video I give my honest opinion on this 2018 Explorer. Thanks for subscribing!
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I was bopping my head the whole way through that tune man , your production/writing is getting super good!
hey thanks!
Yo, 3 years later, what are your thoughts now?
Just got that same explorer. I love it. I am still getting use to the body style. But I chose it over the sg for a balanced guitar with no neck dive. Still might try the sg someday. The Burstbuckers have to go I am putting Duncans in it. Sh5 and 59. Great review and I agree. Thumbs up for my 2020 explorer. Love it
WHAT AN AWESOME RIFF!!!
I love my 2018 lefty Explorer. It's a kick-ass guitar and definitely worth the $1349 I paid for it.
I see it in your profile pic they're awesome guitars!
I just order a 2018 Explorer today, can't wait for it to get here. I say this because I am also a lefty 🖑
hell yeah man you'll love it. It'd become my favorite rhythm guitar
I'm also a lefty and i received this guitar one week ago for about 1200 euros and it kicks ass ! i really love her weight and it is a guitar really easy to play. My next lefty will probably be a Flying V or a Jackson Randy Rhoads Flying V style.
How do you feel knowing that they are closer to $2k now lol
coolest guitar body of them all
Doing some research on explorers, came across this massive ass riff! Not sure how I haven’t seen this before! Killer guitar, killer riffs!
I’m sure if your standing and playing the Explorer, there’s no problem playing it. I currently have a Les Paul Classic Worn but I think a Explorer would be nice in the near future. Keep the videos coming 👍👍
Nice review. I just found your channel and after watching the video I subscribed. I love my 120th anniversary Explorer. Built like a tank.
well hey man thanks for the sub and welcome! This was the first explorer I've ever played, and I can see what you mean. This thing is so sturdy and heavy. Both sounding and literally haha. Talk to you soon!
I doubt if it's a bone nut. Gibson has been putting their "Tektoid" (fancy marketing term for graphite infused plastic) nuts on for at least 10 years.
I freaking love Explorers!
I love explorers but i prefer them with hotter passive alnicos or ceramics. But even with the burstbuckers it still sounds pretty sweet. I have played explorers with everythibg from 57 classics to emgs. I think I agree with you that ideally this guitar reaches optimum versatility and balance between cleans and heavy gain when it has the hotter pickups. But having said that, pickups arent everything. If you have a good setup, right amp, right strings, right settings and gear, right pickup height, etc you can make the lower output pickups sound pretty solid too. There are alot of factors.
What gauge did you use for the A sharp tuning? Also did you have to file the nut to get those heavier strings on?
SMR I know you're a metal guy but since you like simple guitars, what is your opinion on the Fender Telecaster?
Teles are great! I own one
@@xanderraymondcharles I own a Tele and a Guild Acoustic. I am hoping to add an Explorer with dirty finger pickups maybe in ebony or maybe cherry sometime later this year or next year! Nice music by the way!
I was looking at buying one of these and the demos are always cheesy. I guess I hadn’t been following your channel very long because I missed this. Glad I caught it. I’ll definitely buy this guitar because of your review. 👊🏻🤘🏻
Hey brother! Thanks so much for your kind words!
Dude you should try the Gibson Les Paul traditional! No weight relief on it. Basically built to be like the original standard specs! You are a bad ass guitarist btw!
Hey thanks man! I’ve always had my eyes on the traditional stuff. My only drawback is you can by a used LP standard from the 80s or a brand new traditional. I figure if you’re gonna spend the money on a LP get the real deal ya know? Idk just my opinion
Awesome video man. I am a classic rock guy and have been looking at getting one of these for a while. Great review. I am former Army myself and love American made stuff.
Dude! very nice review :). Nice axe too! i was wondering.. do you like prs guitars?
thanks big man! And honestly not really. I don't like their stop tail pieces and the 10" fingerboard radius. I think they sound great and look gorgeous, it's just not my style
Stay Metal Ray yeah dude! I hear what you’re saying 🙂. They have different radius in two guitars so far, the torero is 16 and the mark holcomb is 20. Both SE. Anyway, very big fan of your channel dude, keep it up! 👏🏻🤘🏻
I enjoyed this video and your other ones it's like having a good conversation with a good friend about the stuff I love guitars and metal. . Stay metal ray....
For those on a budget, you could always buy a used basic Explorer and then swap out the pickups and other and have a dream guitar....
Definitely get a seven string and use Bb standard more if you get the chance, idk if you’ve heard of them but there’s a Death Metal band by the name of Revocation that uses that tuning a lot. They have some of the tightest riffs I’ve ever heard, Definitely give them a listen!
I think seven strings are lame but I def know that band I agree they’re sick
hey man honestly I just don't really like the sound of seven strings. Most people have them and then just bang on the low b or a and disregard the rest of the strings. I love 8 strings because I feel like it's a completely different instrument. Plus animals as leaders and meshuggah use them. For me I just feel like a string string is a gimmick
Stay Metal Ray you can trust me when I say seven strings aren’t a gimmick bud, I play in Drop A on a seven string and plan on getting a six string set up for Drop A with the b String for six string Drop A tuned to F# instead of G. on a seven string I keep all of the first six strings tuned like regular standard tuning, but on a six i tune it A E A D F# B. The reason why I keep them tuned separately is because with the G tuned to F# on a six i can play it like I would Drop D or Drop C, while with a seven I have two tunings in one. I usually play some crazy chords with the seven because of the seven allowing me to use two tunings at once, and with an eight string I hope I get to have even more tunings at my disposal.
I aight man cool agree to disagree. I just don't like em
Eric Sanchez basically there are two ways I use Drop A. One is with a seven string tuned
A E A D G B E, and the other is with a six string tuned A E A D F# B. It’s kind of hard to explain but F# is supposed to be what the G string was originally tuned too, but people started tuning it up to G in order to be able to make chord shapes easier. That’s why standard tuning for an eight string starts with F# on the lowest string.
I know I'm a little late for this, but Thanks for sharing. I'm considering getting an Explorer one day and your video helped.
Thanks and Keep Rockin. 🤘
Great video
..awesome song man!.. I didn't realize they we're so heavy... Long the channel dude
Kirk Windstein would be proud to have written that riff.
I thought it sounded like it could’ve been a Crowbar song too! 😂
I love my 2018 explorer. It sounds perfect for a lot of bands
That sounds HUGE!! I have a 2006 Explorer that is identical to that except for the open coil 496/500t pickup set. Sounds to good to mess with so leaving it stock!
Hey man, love the video! Is the explorer comfortable to play in a classical position sitting down? I'm on the fence about buying the LH version; I tend to play in the classical position though and want to ensure it's still comfortable. Thanks!
honestly bro its very uncomfortable in the classical seated position
I find the explorer one of the most comfortable guitars to play sitting or standing. I find the Les Paul more uncomfortable with its bulky body and roundness. Always wants to slide around. Explorer stays super balanced.
Classical position on the left knee is perfectly comfortable with an Explorer
Awesome job dude and if you was to choose any of the guitars you've reviewed so far as your own signature guitar which would it be?
Dude such a hard question. I think if I had to pick it'd have to be a les Paul; however, I would create something unique as my "signature". I would have a Strat style body with a stop tail piece like all Gibsons have. That bridge is what I grew up on and it feels like home to me. So maybe like the Jim Root Strat with a Gibson bridge? I can only dream.....
Stay Metal Ray I hope your channel gets big enough to see that happen one day
I appreciate it dude. I'm working my butt off trying to make great content for everyone
Your Gibson collection is incredible and really diggin the tune.What gauge strings do you use on your Gibsons TY inadvance.
Hey thanks Bobby! I use 10-52's on my Low tunings. Surprisingly it holds tuning very well!
Hey, awesome review as well as the song! Sounds killer!
Did you have to switch the nut to tune that low? And that gauge do you use? Thinking of tuning down my Chapman Ghost Fret! Looking for some tips haha
Nah man everything is bone stock in this guitar! I didn't change a thing. 11-56
Stay Metal Ray and you tuned it down so much? How did the strings not feel like cooked spaghetti??? Sorry for dumb question
they hold they're tension just fine big man. It's not a dumb question haha
Stay Metal Ray gotta try it then, thanks for answering!
anytime man thanks for stopping by! what kind of chapman do you have
This guitar was made to play hard rock and heavy metal sounds. For Thrash Metal i prefer to use my LTD EC- 1000. Anyway i do really like this guitar which is very very nice and whose weight is very low. To me this is my fav' guitar so far. And not because this is a Gibson made in America ( i'm not a patriot like you because i'm from Europe) but just because this guitar sounds great and is easy to play. Anyway thanks for your video Bro.
Hey buddy I appreciate the comment! Glad you dig the video!
zenmaster Pretty sure i recall one or two thrash bands using gibson splorers...
Thanks for the review - very informative. Keep up the great work.
hey thanks for checking it out!
@@xanderraymondcharles I'll be checking all your videos later today. Me personally - I'm more into the older Gibsons - have a 59 ES-225 myself. Was laughing at the moron below who was giving you grief over playing your style music through an Explorer. You listen to your style and you enjoy. I listen to my style and I'll enjoy. Keep it real - will comment on your other videos later
hey I really do appreciate you checking out my content thats so awesome. And honestly I love the hate comments. The fact that someone gets mad enough to take time out of their day and use energy to drop hate onto my content is great. But the people like yourself is the reason why I do this. Are you interested in any of the 2019 gibsons?@@unsexynstupid
Great review. Great playing. I am looking at one online and almost convinced to buy. It's a 2019 and has the Dirty Fingers pups you mentioned. So, I'll have to research that a little before buying.
Thanks buddy! I did a review of the 2019 with dirty fingers it’s on my channel
Beautiful song! I love your review! Well done!
Hay Ray my friend!! Awesome guitar!! It have a really heavy body and sounds great!! Love this video specially the positive and negative part. Becouse you made a perfect review the all guitar! Thank so much Ray for this video! Have a great Sunday see you soon in the next video!
Francesco my man thank you so much! I know how much you love Gibson guitars! Should I get another on the channel?
Wow Ray thank for asking me this question!! For me you can, Yes! But have you see the fender telecaster of Jim Root? It' a fantastic guitar for me !
Thanks so much Ray for your answers!! See you soon!!
anytime man! You're my biggest supporter and I always want to make great videos for you and all of my supporters. Jim root tele? You got it!
Thank Ray you're the best!!!❤🎸🤘
Very nice guitar. Great playing and song choice.
hey thanks Mike! wrote it myself! Thanks for checking it out
rosesI am looking a guitar to play classic rock, AC/DC, Zepp, Sabbath, Beatles, Stones that kind of music. But I like metal too, Metallica, Megadeth, do you suggest getting another guitar? I am not a big fan of Floyd Roses. I had a Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin with Fleischman Fluence Modern and there are good for "chugging" but not for playing leads on the bridge. The problem with Ceramic Pickups on the bridge pickup is that the notes on the High E, B and G, when I play an open D Chord don't sound as bright.
explorers are also amazing for blues to
did you get used to the awkward wing with your right hand? Also pushpull is not a gimmick.. use it with the neck pickup on clean for acoustic guitar like sound, and bridge with some distortion WITH MIDS for fender hot tones. Of course you didn't hear anything with the mids at zero.
It's really not awkward at all it kinda feels comfortable. Haha I use mids Im not the stereotypical metalhead. That was funny though. I play metal, I don't need push pull pots. I think it's used as a selling point. More power to ya if you wanna use them, they're just not for me
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perfect
hell yeah!
Nice playing and guitar. Are explorer guitars easy to hold playing. ? New to explorer guitars
Thanks boss. They’re more comfortable standing up for sure. Yeah get used to them but they can be a bit awkward
AWESOME GUITAR MY FRIEND !! YOU ROCKED IT AS WELL !! \M/
Hey thanks big man! I always appreciate you stopping by and checking out my videos.
Oh, I forgot to ask have you tried the 70's version of this explorer?
Ray 🙏🏾tell me the dream theater song, I've been obsessed with it yet I don't know the name@2:00
That song kicks some major a$$, bud. salute from British Columbia Canada
Apparently, dude has never heard of an SG?
Extremely rare tuning for a 6 string guitar.
Still sounds rad
Sounds great!
thanks Pete!
Good solo mate!
thanks boss!
What string gauge and string brand did you use?
Hey man Ernie Ball 10-52
Stay Metal Ray whaaat?! 10-52 on a 24.75 inch scale guitar tuned down to A#/Bb?!
yes sir haha I know I was so surprised but I had zero issues
Doesn't Amon Amarth tune their Explorers to A with 13s?
Pizza Monster damn. That’s thick strings
I have The 2016 heritage cherry T -Explorer , I swapped the pickups out years ago for Seymour Duncan jazz & Duncan distortion pickups .. 11-50 strings on it . It’s heavy sounding ,I never regret my purchase .. I play in drop C .. which I’m sure haters will give me flake but F*** them :) . it was always one of my dream guitars including The Gibson V because of James Hetfield playing those shapes in Metallica .
Nice guitar...I need one of those!
what do you used for this tone?
My axe fx
Song name please? Sounda awesomeee
hey thanks man! It doesn't have a name yet its just something I made up for the video. I was thinking about releasing it. Thoughts?
The song of dream theater?
Awesome song man!! Are you planning to release it?
Thanks buddy! It’s already released on my last album. It’s called explore and it’s on my Luna muerta recollection album. It’s on alll streaming services
@@xanderraymondcharles Just listen to it right now and some other songs, really good job, loved it!! Luna Muerta curious name, does it have some meaning?
Thank you so much man! It means “dead moon” in Spanish but I just think it sounds really badass haha
@@xanderraymondcharles I asked 'cuz i am from Portugal and portuguese language is similar to spanish so i knew the translation, but i thought it had some deeper meaning
Oh very cool man! Nah no deeper meaning. It just sounds cool haha
Awesome song Ray
Thank you so much Cody!
Great you Rock....who that Song ?
thanks! this is my song I wrote it
Stay Metal Ray perfect !!
That neck looks comfy
This what Holmes plays to get fired up for softball?
does it come with a hard case or a gig bag?
Good axe dude metal!!!!
hey thanks big man!
Lol I would love to know what song you were listening to when you came up with that riff
Stay Metal Ray....Thank you for sharing this awesome review. The Explorer sounded pretty good, but once you set it up with your choice of pickups, I'm sure you will enjoy playing and enjoying it more. I love my American Strat HSS and my American LP Traditional Pro lV. Yes, the Les Paul has the locking tuners and split coil pull knobs that you do not care for, but for me it's ok. Great video my friend, and keep up the great work man! Love your tattoos!!! 👍👍🎸🎼🙂.
George thank you for the comment and the awesome feedback. I love les Paul's as well, but the push pull pots just aren't my thing. Idk maybe Im old school haha. Thanks for liking my tattoos! I got them when I was in the Army stationed in Germany
Stay Metal Ray thank you for your kind reply. I also thank you for serving our Country! My brother Rick was in the Army in his younger years. He also served in Germany. He got an honorable discharge after being attacked from a terrorist who put a bomb under his VW car seat. He survived, but had alot of therapy to go through. He got back in the states in 1984. Bought a new Harley Low Rider and two new Ovation guitars, a 6 string, and a 12 string. That was in the days when they were built better. He gave me the 12 string and we used to jam like mad! We did an hour long set recorded on a cassette tape and called it Craziness! Anyway, I won't talk your head off, just want you to know how much I enjoy watching your videos. Have a great Father's Day my friend.
well I thank your brother for his service as well. Lots of us got banged up, but thats okay. We enjoyed it. It's always good to come across guys such as yourself who can talk life, music and just be a good person over the internet. There's a lot of negativity on here, so it's refreshing to find positivity.
I will let Rick know for thanking him for his service. I understand about the negativity, but I tend to shy away from it. Life is too short for BS! That's one reason why I love your channel, not to mention your inspiration to get me to start playing again! Take care my friend Ray.
hehehe chapter ele-
gets stabbed by one of the horns
haha yeah an explorer can also be used as a weapon. And it goes to 11 ;)
you should’ve played free bird
Same wood, neck and pickups as the V.
yes sir
Subbed!
The 2018 GIBSON EXPLORER is BAD-A$$ all the way. I bought the ELITE 'AGED CHERRY' version and it sounds ALMOST as good as my 2017 Les Paul STANDARD...wanted to see what someone else thought of the EXPLORER.... and I also knew it could not be a bad review...the MINI GROVERS are the best Non-Locking Tuning Machines on the market right now.
Reminds me of "Pelican"
Does it have neck dive issue?
nah not at all
A# standard?! Bb, no?
Depends on what key you’re in. A little bit of music theory for ya 🤯😏
Prior 11A?
yessir
Dude I want the Lzzy Hail Explorer so bad! So far I haven’t played a Gibson that wasn’t great. The way people talk every other guitar off the line is crap. Lol Dream Theater? Swear I’ve heard of them 😂😂😂🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
haha yes! finally somebody gets my dry sense of humor! Which Lzzy Hale model tho? the black or the white? I'd go white all day!
Stay Metal Ray Both! But probably can only get one so has to be black!
I'm watching the white one of reverb right now. I've been debating on pulling the trigger for some time now
Stay Metal Ray guitar addiction is such a problem! 😂
Whats the song title?
This song doesn't have a title yet. I'm going to release it on my next ep
meshuggah?
Can any of these young guys play lead guitar.?
If to want to see how a explorer is supposed to sound like, listen to Allen Collins from the old Lynard skynard !!
When guitarist knew how to play.
sounds good Grandpa! Thanks for the meaningless comment
Lynyrd Skynyrd*
What tuning is this
A# standard
What's the name of that song?
It doesn't have a name. I just made it up for the video
Well it sounds awesome!
Cool looking guitar I just wont buy American prices are just way too high for very little quality
Very little quality? You don’t what you’re talking about
You need to scoop the mids if you're gonna play a pickup designed for normal rock in drop... a?
Nah
Well then, welcome to the land of the shit mix.
@@mikijons guitars play the role of mid in a mix... defuq? if u scoop them then ull disapear into the drum and bass
Dude...you're high.
huh?
You seem like you are STONED!!
haha nah man I don't smoke. Never once in my life. Its just how I talk I guess
Haha that's cool
you're not the first person to say that. People say I talk like a cali dude. I'm from Philly so idk where it comes from haha
Fuckk........that’s a sweet guitar
Thanks so much man
You are drunk
I am?
T500 only..
am i first?
I do believe so!