Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? LargePix

[GodOfRhythm]

Well, I know didilly squat about Gibsons, but I've been gassing for an explorer for a long time now, without a pickguard, and now this pops out:




From the info i've gotten so far it's all original.

[Predator1]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? LargePix

Swamp Ash. Very lite, quite a bit brighter sounding then the all Mahogany models. Although I do believe these have a Mahogany neck.

[IrfaanSE801]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

Holy crap that's nice. Where is that for sale, I've never seen em come out of the factory like that, but I'm young, I haven't seen a lot of things [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

This is in Belgium, actually.

[IrfaanSE801]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

Doh! Wasen't paying attention. Still nice though

[toejam]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

That's one of those newer swamp ash X-Plorer Studio models. They're a little smaller than a standard Explorer and are now discontinued. http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/xfactor/dsxs.html

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

Aha! Thanks man!

[toejam]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

No problem. Let us know if you get it. Those are cool! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Riscchip]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

That's one of the nicest looking explorers I've seen. Very sweet! I had an explorer pro for a while(also with the scaled down body) and found it very comfortable.

[slayer]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

They are the sweetest Explorer ever!! The size is much nicer to play on also. Jack.

[Markus]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

I always thought these models were kind of interesting. The tone of swamp ash with humbuckers might make for some great sounds.

-Mark

[toejam]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

Swamp ash is very cool, kinda bright (at least my Carvin SC90 with swamp ash body and maple neck-thru is). A lot of Fenders also are swamp ash with bolt-on necks, of course, and sort of on the bright side, have a lot of spank to their sound. At least this Gibson has a mahogany neck so it should warm it up a little.

[screamndemon69]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

that looks sweet! very simple and elegant.
here's the one (USA '76 reissue limited) that just arrived on 4/20 for me (how cool is that: 4-20!)
http://photobucket.com/albums/v334/screa...nt=DSC00538.jpg
http://photobucket.com/albums/v334/screa...nt=DSC00515.jpg

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Gibsonnaturalexplorer what model is this? Larg

Oh man, that's a beaute!! Are you gonna put golden bezels on as well? Or keep it as she is now, kicking ass?

I didn't get this model, but I'm in the process of trading an SL2 for a near mint '85 Gibson Explorer (rear routed!). A guitar I've been looking for for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages.