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@@donbishop6994 I certainly think there could be people who know more… But he has such an encyclopedic knowledge of all the models and variations and special additions and words and stuff… It’s really amazing how they’re all organized in his mind. And then he does a very very good job with his editor of splicing in all of those images and references.
I am currently making myself a "58" Korina one.. my daughter is actually wanting a V so I am doing both at the same time but hers will be a surprise for her birthday. Love these guitars.
@@mikeblack73 Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼! That is really cool! It truly is fantastic time together. My daughter has a pink and black Firebird style that she and I built together. That was her first one.
I can't stand those plastic Kluson tuners... it cheapens the overall look of the guitar. I've been calling them "Bum's Teeth" ever since I saw somebody say that online. 😅
@@markcheetah4960 LOL. I like the shape, tulip/keystone, whatever, but, like you, the green plastic gets me as well. My LPJ came with chrome Kluson type tuners with black plastic knobs, replaced the with HipShot and swapped the buttons for black kidney-bean shaped (like Grovers) ones.
I'm amazed that those non-potted pickups didn't totally squeal into Infinity when the dirt was kicked on. It's great that the distortion did bring out the flavor in them. Seriously, what does the korina wood do for the Explorer beyond cosmetics? Is it about something other than heritage, since that was what was used when the bodyshape was introduced in 1958? How does the sound honestly compare with the mahogany this model was built from?
I have a feeling Gibson said something, but I found out a while ago that Reverend made a slightly asymmetrical Flying V called the Volcano. And of course Reverend uses Korina for everything, AND they had a natural finish option. (No pointed headstock, just their usual 3x3 headstock shape) So an almost Flying V in Korina with a natural finish. Yeah, I think Gibson said something.
Because I like to sometimes roll off some tone for one pickup but not the other, i prefer tone controls for each pickup, so if a guitar has three knobs I would prefer a master volume/tone/tone set up. It makes me wonder how easy it would be for mento get used to master tone (Although I have a Mustang with master volume/master tone, I almost always use both pickups together and the phase options help me work around that-and it’s also singlecoil vs humbucker)
Salutations Austin! Beautiful Explorer! I was really surprised to hear that it is a one piece body, that is exceptionally rare on such a large guitar. I think the wood grain is particularly attractive too. It sounds good, especially with some overdrive. I think that Gibson is kind of overdoing prematurely aging many of their guitars, and after purchasing an Explorer for $5000 dollars, I would prefer that it looks brand new, if they want to make them more affordable, they could just offer them with the satin finish, which could be polished to look nice and new. I believe that most people tend to treat guitars that look new, more carefully. I guess it wouldn’t take too much effort to have the pickup covers re-plated and polished to look just like brand new, as well as the stop bar and possibly the bridge too, but the bridge didn’t look worn. I really like the whole instrument, the walnut finish is just a little bit different than a lot of other Explorers. That green and red one was nice a while back, also. Thank you for posting these videos! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🎸
I know of a 1963 korina with a factory fitted bigsby and a custom made badge were the bridge poles would be.I had the honor of doing the set up and intonation on that Beaty and I really can’t think of a better crafted instrument of that model and lve handled all of the runs they made over the years and that 63 with the bigsby was the best
I have an Exployer Bass in Korina Epi Great bass, weight is not bad definitely lighter than my Gibson Thunderbird Total of neck going into body is 4 1/2 fretts , so the neck looks really long, but it is a 34 scale
I have owned many of these... back in the day meaning late 80's early to mid 90's they were cheap but that being said they were always a sound of their own and a real joy to play....
Speaking of pickups being potted. Are tar backs done the way they are for the same reason as the wax potted pickups? Every time I hear Foreigner's Hot Blooded it reminds me of the summer the song was released. I was 16 and ended up in the hospital with you guessed it 103° fever. Went home after 5 days but it ruined my summer because it was another two weeks o could not go anywhere. I could not get out the house except to go to the doctor. I finally was released from this as school was getting ready to start up again.
There are also some more weird explorers like 2011 Melody Maker Explorer. They are maple body/mahogany neck. Kinda untypical wood combination for Gibson but fun guitars nontheless.
Wow, the drastic differences in the color of the multiple pieces of wood is "shocking"! When it's a Gibson, it's normal, and to be expected. If it was an Epiphone, then it would be expected, and that's why you pay more for a Gibson? Hilarious.
Yo say the sound is "muddy" on the neck pickup,,,, I say the sound of that guitar is absolutely perfect. That reissue sounds EXACTLY as it should.. This the only modern reissue that sounds as it should. PERFECT tones. You really should keep this one, you will appreciate the tonalities of this guitar as you playing abilities progress.
This is a nice looking exployer but for 5000 they can keep It! You can buy a nice new explorer in mahogany for 1600 bucks today and Korina one from epiphone for 1100 both in hard cases.
Exactly. I paid £1800 for my 2021 exp. Same wood, nickel hardware & mine has the strap button in the right place. What ever the differences are between that and a standard Gibson run model, they don't add up to an extra 3 grand.
Yeah Gibson are a luxury instruments made for doctors, dentists and lawyers…the average players isn’t gonna bring a 5000$ guitar to a gig so Gibson usually isn’t our best choice of guitars. I have a Godin radiator reissue (kind of a les Paul type guitar) I paid 1000$ Canadian for it and it has none of the quality check issues that Gibson have and better quality wood and made in Canada. Hell, even my Ibanez AR420 TBG is a better guitar than most Gibson’s and it’s made in China. Both guitars have better specs than most gibsons i see on this channel 😂
Sorry but there is no comparison. You get what you pay for. I have one of these, I also have a 92 explorer that is really good but it is nowhere near the custom shop. The 58 Gibson resonates and sings. The Epiphone is not the same in any way. I really wish it was because I would play one and save some money but it just doesn’t do it for me.
I really enjoy the videos about explorers although I don't own any Gibsons at the moment I have an epiphone v. I am a big time explorer guy it's probably because I'm a bigger guy kind of like James hetfield and I like guitars that are bigger and balance out. Would love to see you do some heavy metal pointy guitars a little more often. Maybe a Dean Razorback or a Dean z. Or any pointy style explorer type guitars. Very informative show. Thanks again
I’ve got a 2011 dark cherry Explorer. I love the neck. But the pick ups (not sure what they are, I think they are original, but with no covers). The pick ups just don’t do the guitar justice. I’d love to get some more powerful pickups for dirt, but also clean sounding (my current pick ups are really muddy). Any recommendations on a pick up up grade for my explorer?
Forget James Hettfield, The Edge is the most famous Explorer player…? Doesn’t he only own one, and rarely play it? James pretty much only plays Explorers and Vs. Maybe I’m just biased. It’s not like Metallica has played to larger crowds and made more money than U2…
Great looking guitar! Although I prefer the color of Korina or classic white this one still looks pretty darn good. Love the looks of those Kluson tuners on it too!
I can't for the life of me figure out why Explorers don't have their strap button on the back by the neck heel. It would take away that crazy neck dive without having the rear button in such an odd location..
Ok so I always thought the Explorer was the coolest guitar, but as a 100%disabled vet, I make about as much as a fast food shift manager. Any suggestions on a way to find good and still affordable to someone without that crazy money.
@Jordan Pratt so about 8 months or so of saving up, not bad, way better than 20 years lol. Personally I think the VA aught to issue instruments to anyone that they classify PTSD, damn thing really helps, makes you crazy in a good way haha.
I am disabled too , but I got a Epi Exployer bass in Korina for not much with a case , somebody bought it and returned it looks like it was never even touched. I noticed prices went up after I had it a little while . M.S. is what disabled me at early 30s Guitar playing went out the window with left hand fingers, hate guitar strings but bass strings are A ok
I have a 76 Reissue from 2006 and I get fret buzz on the low E string at zero and first fret. Even with a relieved neck the problem still remains (maybe it’s less buzz but it’s still there). The string gauge is 0.11-0.56. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Find a good luthier NOT a guitar tech to adjust the neck and set up the guitar for you. It's worth the cost and your problems will fade away so you can truly love and enjoy your guitar. Good luck!
5 Grand for a new Gibson! Hell 2 the No 🤣 I would get a nice vintage Les Paul custom from the 80s for that money or something else that is aged and cool. A new one from 2023 random Gibson for 5 Grand, who does that 🤣 Ofc if its a little bit of a custom order and your own specs 5 Grand is not much but for this…….
Nice guitar 😎👍👌💯🎸🎸. Makes me wanna play some SCORPS and/ or Cheap Trick!! 😊 last note. The prices for most guitars are outlandish. It's actually Disgusting. And Disturbing 🤢😞
My buddy had one and my dad said it looked like someone left a guitar on a radiator and it melted. I played Les Paul style guitars myself because my dad would pay for half if he liked the looks.
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Great video. I own one of these. Great guitar. I always wondered about the Korina version. Is it really $5000 better?
Protect this man at all costs. His knowledge of the Gibson world must be uploaded to the cloud to be preserved forever.
What he doesn't already know he does his best to find out.
So he should make a book then ahahahaha
well, all that info is now in video form, forever on the internet. guess we don't need him anymore!
only kidding
@JohnnyXMusic I don't think there's a person on earth that knows even half as much about gibsons history than the trogster.
@@donbishop6994 I certainly think there could be people who know more… But he has such an encyclopedic knowledge of all the models and variations and special additions and words and stuff… It’s really amazing how they’re all organized in his mind. And then he does a very very good job with his editor of splicing in all of those images and references.
I am currently making myself a "58" Korina one.. my daughter is actually wanting a V so I am doing both at the same time but hers will be a surprise for her birthday. Love these guitars.
You sound like a great dad dude
@@baronrogers806 thank you. Love my kids.
I just did that with my son. We just finished a white 1984 explorer and a black flying V.
@@mikeblack73 Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼! That is really cool! It truly is fantastic time together. My daughter has a pink and black Firebird style that she and I built together. That was her first one.
Where did you get the wood?
The V and Explorer were just about 7-10 years ahead of their time. That Explorer is Hot Blooded 🔥 I'd say you have it priced very competitively
I'm trying to talk myself out of the flying V version of this. Found one just above 4 grand.... the gas is real
Gotta love an explorer! I dig the walnut finish
Those custom buckers sound fantastic…now we know why they cost 500 bucks!!!
As for the tuners, I prefer the Grovers... The last one I had was an Epi from 2001, swapped out the tuners for Grovers.
I can't stand those plastic Kluson tuners... it cheapens the overall look of the guitar. I've been calling them "Bum's Teeth" ever since I saw somebody say that online. 😅
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LOL. I like the shape, tulip/keystone, whatever, but, like you, the green plastic gets me as well. My LPJ came with chrome Kluson type tuners with black plastic knobs, replaced the with HipShot and swapped the buttons for black kidney-bean shaped (like Grovers) ones.
I'm amazed that those non-potted pickups didn't totally squeal into Infinity when the dirt was kicked on. It's great that the distortion did bring out the flavor in them.
Seriously, what does the korina wood do for the Explorer beyond cosmetics? Is it about something other than heritage, since that was what was used when the bodyshape was introduced in 1958? How does the sound honestly compare with the mahogany this model was built from?
I have a feeling Gibson said something, but I found out a while ago that Reverend made a slightly asymmetrical Flying V called the Volcano. And of course Reverend uses Korina for everything, AND they had a natural finish option. (No pointed headstock, just their usual 3x3 headstock shape)
So an almost Flying V in Korina with a natural finish. Yeah, I think Gibson said something.
YEA
Would love it if the gloss was a bit more worn down but, it's a great looking 🪓
Also, 57s would have sounded amazing in it.
those pickups sound incredible
Man. That green low rider sparkle, from the custom shop, few weeks ago,was the shit. Please Gibson more!
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Sounds good to my ears.
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Because I like to sometimes roll off some tone for one pickup but not the other, i prefer tone controls for each pickup, so if a guitar has three knobs I would prefer a master volume/tone/tone set up.
It makes me wonder how easy it would be for mento get used to master tone
(Although I have a Mustang with master volume/master tone, I almost always use both pickups together and the phase options help me work around that-and it’s also singlecoil vs humbucker)
I got one of these on Reverb in 2020 for $3,300 in mint condition. Case, case candy and all. Prices on everything needs to chill!
Salutations Austin!
Beautiful Explorer!
I was really surprised to hear that it is a one piece body, that is exceptionally rare on such a large guitar.
I think the wood grain is particularly attractive too.
It sounds good, especially with some overdrive.
I think that Gibson is kind of overdoing prematurely aging many of their guitars, and after purchasing an Explorer for $5000 dollars, I would prefer that it looks brand new, if they want to make them more affordable, they could just offer them with the satin finish, which could be polished to look nice and new.
I believe that most people tend to treat guitars that look new, more carefully.
I guess it wouldn’t take too much effort to have the pickup covers re-plated and polished to look just like brand new, as well as the stop bar and possibly the bridge too, but the bridge didn’t look worn.
I really like the whole instrument, the walnut finish is just a little bit different than a lot of other Explorers.
That green and red one was nice a while back, also.
Thank you for posting these videos!
Please have an excellent and awesome day!
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I know of a 1963 korina with a factory fitted bigsby and a custom made badge were the bridge poles would be.I had the honor of doing the set up and intonation on that Beaty and I really can’t think of a better crafted instrument of that model and lve handled all of the runs they made over the years and that 63 with the bigsby was the best
You can get a Korina Explorer for about $600+ on the aftermarket. Will just happen to say Epiphone on the headstock.
1-piece body explorer? that is a rarity
I have an Exployer Bass in Korina Epi
Great bass, weight is not bad definitely lighter than my Gibson Thunderbird
Total of neck going into body is 4 1/2 fretts , so the neck looks really long, but it is a 34 scale
I have owned many of these... back in the day meaning late 80's early to mid 90's they were cheap but that being said they were always a sound of their own and a real joy to play....
Far way prettier than the Korina ones. With the small gold metal tuner pegheads would look even better
It surprises me that we still don't have a video with walnut 80s e2
Speaking of pickups being potted. Are tar backs done the way they are for the same reason as the wax potted pickups? Every time I hear Foreigner's Hot Blooded it reminds me of the summer the song was released. I was 16 and ended up in the hospital with you guessed it 103° fever. Went home after 5 days but it ruined my summer because it was another two weeks o could not go anywhere. I could not get out the house except to go to the doctor. I finally was released from this as school was getting ready to start up again.
There are also some more weird explorers like 2011 Melody Maker Explorer. They are maple body/mahogany neck. Kinda untypical wood combination for Gibson but fun guitars nontheless.
Trogly are there any modern explorers with a 50’s chunky neck? I almost bought the new standard but I don’t care for the slim taper profile.
Wow, the drastic differences in the color of the multiple pieces of wood is "shocking"! When it's a Gibson, it's normal, and to be expected. If it was an Epiphone, then it would be expected, and that's why you pay more for a Gibson? Hilarious.
Looks better brown!!
Yo say the sound is "muddy" on the neck pickup,,,, I say the sound of that guitar is absolutely perfect. That reissue sounds EXACTLY as it should.. This the only modern reissue that sounds as it should. PERFECT tones. You really should keep this one, you will appreciate the tonalities of this guitar as you playing abilities progress.
From Skynard to U2 only an Explorer will do.
I'd prefer mini Grover tuners, but still cool I guess
I guess that's why I don't ride any Ford car anymore. Namastè.
I think for a 5'8" guy like me, the "weird" Explorer Pro is the one for me, and that trans-black quilt top is fancy schmantz! 😁
You sound great on this guitar, even better than when you play Teles.
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Ugh! I thought explorer's had hot pick ups!
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This is a nice looking exployer but for 5000 they can keep It! You can buy a nice new explorer in mahogany for 1600 bucks today and Korina one from epiphone for 1100 both in hard cases.
Exactly. I paid £1800 for my 2021 exp. Same wood, nickel hardware & mine has the strap button in the right place. What ever the differences are between that and a standard Gibson run model, they don't add up to an extra 3 grand.
Yeah Gibson are a luxury instruments made for doctors, dentists and lawyers…the average players isn’t gonna bring a 5000$ guitar to a gig so Gibson usually isn’t our best choice of guitars. I have a Godin radiator reissue (kind of a les Paul type guitar) I paid 1000$ Canadian for it and it has none of the quality check issues that Gibson have and better quality wood and made in Canada.
Hell, even my Ibanez AR420 TBG is a better guitar than most Gibson’s and it’s made in China.
Both guitars have better specs than most gibsons i see on this channel 😂
Sorry but there is no comparison. You get what you pay for. I have one of these, I also have a 92 explorer that is really good but it is nowhere near the custom shop. The 58 Gibson resonates and sings. The Epiphone is not the same in any way. I really wish it was because I would play one and save some money but it just doesn’t do it for me.
Neck pickup looks like it's set pretty low.
Beautiful wood grain on that 1 piece top the Rosewood has some nice color too great looking Explorer 👌
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I really enjoy the videos about explorers although I don't own any Gibsons at the moment I have an epiphone v. I am a big time explorer guy it's probably because I'm a bigger guy kind of like James hetfield and I like guitars that are bigger and balance out. Would love to see you do some heavy metal pointy guitars a little more often. Maybe a Dean Razorback or a Dean z. Or any pointy style explorer type guitars. Very informative show. Thanks again
That guitar resonates really well
Are the pickups too high? Kind of looks like they are
I’ve got a 2011 dark cherry Explorer. I love the neck. But the pick ups (not sure what they are, I think they are original, but with no covers). The pick ups just don’t do the guitar justice. I’d love to get some more powerful pickups for dirt, but also clean sounding (my current pick ups are really muddy). Any recommendations on a pick up up grade for my explorer?
Z is for late
Love the guitar but that neck pup could have more bite for sure.
I think it sounds amazing!
Wrong wood or not, feel like it'd be a go-to guitar for me.
Does anyone know if 2006 '76 CW explorers had a long neck tenon?
Explorer s getting interesting, clean tones sounded great especially neck pu. Distortion u play well
The Edge needs a signature model from gibson.
Kind of surprising there isn't one already
@@Trog he has one with fender.. maybe thats why? exclusivity deal??
Cool how thebody is one piece. You don't see a piece of wood that big these days
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Forget James Hettfield, The Edge is the most famous Explorer player…? Doesn’t he only own one, and rarely play it? James pretty much only plays Explorers and Vs.
Maybe I’m just biased. It’s not like Metallica has played to larger crowds and made more money than U2…
A great Edge replica.
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Sounds really good!
I want the bridge a little hotter.
Wheres the Dirty Fingers???
I think that's considerably more attractive than the corrina woods. Jmho
Sounds wonderful.
Great looking guitar! Although I prefer the color of Korina or classic white this one still looks pretty darn good. Love the looks of those Kluson tuners on it too!
As cool as the Explorers are they are still just TOO BIG for most to bring to gig to gig. Explorer PRO? Not a HUGE difference but big enough.
I can't for the life of me figure out why Explorers don't have their strap button on the back by the neck heel. It would take away that crazy neck dive without having the rear button in such an odd location..
They do have the strap button at the heel. It’s just these vintage reissues that have this location.
The most famous users are the edge and Dave grohl***
Ok so I always thought the Explorer was the coolest guitar, but as a 100%disabled vet, I make about as much as a fast food shift manager. Any suggestions on a way to find good and still affordable to someone without that crazy money.
Epi explorers are about 600 or maybe 700 bones . Prob find even better deal used.
@Jordan Pratt so about 8 months or so of saving up, not bad, way better than 20 years lol. Personally I think the VA aught to issue instruments to anyone that they classify PTSD, damn thing really helps, makes you crazy in a good way haha.
@Jim-the-pirate I went ahead and just looked, $650 with free shipping. So yeah bout 20 bucks a week.
I am disabled too , but I got a Epi Exployer bass in Korina for not much with a case , somebody bought it and returned it looks like it was never even touched. I noticed prices went up after I had it a little while .
M.S. is what disabled me at early 30s
Guitar playing went out the window with left hand fingers, hate guitar strings but bass strings are A ok
@@darrylmoore127 thanks man!
Really..I’ve had several Gibson Explorer’s and that strap back button just bugs the living daylights out of me!! This was kool other than that!!
They made a melody maker explorer
Nice playing.
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It looked awesome until I saw the back strap button, it just looks so wrong now
You're one Gibson lover, gotta dig it 🤠🎶
I have a 76 Reissue from 2006 and I get fret buzz on the low E string at zero and first fret. Even with a relieved neck the problem still remains (maybe it’s less buzz but it’s still there). The string gauge is 0.11-0.56. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Find a good luthier NOT a guitar tech to adjust the neck and set up the guitar for you. It's worth the cost and your problems will fade away so you can truly love and enjoy your guitar. Good luck!
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Was there ever an Explorer Jr. Made by Gibson
I don’t think so, but they may have gone crazy in the ‘80s with a one humbucker and kahler or Floyd on it since that was the trend back then.
Very midrangey,
Love your videos!
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76 Body > 58 Body
It's not my favorite kind of guitar. Even back when the future's car guy drew it up - back in 58.
Me like , she's purty ,beautiful wood grain especially on the throat..oh I mean neck...huh-huh, Thanks Trogly !!
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5 Grand for a new Gibson! Hell 2 the No 🤣 I would get a nice vintage Les Paul custom from the 80s for that money or something else that is aged and cool. A new one from 2023 random Gibson for 5 Grand, who does that 🤣 Ofc if its a little bit of a custom order and your own specs 5 Grand is not much but for this…….
Great one piece body
Nice guitar but that artificial aging kills it for me everytime.
dear god gibson, a sloppy pu routing on $5000 guitar..
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Frogs, you are my hero, but…No, not the u2 one riff guy again please. Allen collins Lynyrd Skynyrd is much more famous and talented.
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1st at what? You did make the podium and earned a Bronze Medal.
Aw, Mandy and Jay are hard up for a thumbs up...🙁
The premium for Korina is stupid since Reverend use it on a lot of their models
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Nice guitar 😎👍👌💯🎸🎸. Makes me wanna play some SCORPS and/ or Cheap Trick!! 😊 last note. The prices for most guitars are outlandish. It's actually Disgusting. And Disturbing 🤢😞
Explorers are just ugly guitars. They look like they belong in a 70s cartoon depiction of "the future".
My buddy had one and my dad said it looked like someone left a guitar on a radiator and it melted. I played Les Paul style guitars myself because my dad would pay for half if he liked the looks.
Explorers are my favourite looking guitars, just after a jackson Rhoads.
Gibson is such a ripoff.