Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

Yeah Newcenstein has some incredibly sweet Zakk Bullseye Gibby op on the bay, I would buy it if it was in the EU.

[shreddermon]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

Throw an original Floyd on that SL2, and I still wouldn't do it. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] Sorry guys, just MHO.

[clifffclaven]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

go to lespaulforum.com- those guys over there know everything about pretty much every gibson. I do know that the explorer in question is what they call a "norlin"- made with questionable QC. Norlin owned gibson from 74-85/86, and some guitars were great, others,, not so good. I have a 78 standard LP, probably the best guitar i've played, but have played others from that era that just well, sucked.

[screamndemon69]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

i just got my NEW '76 Explorer last week - very sweet! it rocks very hard and has the biggest set of nuts!
http://photobucket.com/albums/v334/screa...nt=DSC00515.jpg
and here
http://photobucket.com/albums/v334/screa...nt=DSC00538.jpg
congrats - let us know how she sounds and what you find out about the body wood.

[VulfgangPfuck]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

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Yeah Newcenstein has some incredibly sweet Zakk Bullseye Gibby op on the bay, I would buy it if it was in the EU.

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I'll take the pat on the back for the Bullseye job on Newc's Explorer....LOL!

j/k.....I'm way too modest to toot my own horn, but always a jokester! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

That's a very sweet '76! And that graphic is impeccable as well man!

[slayer]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

those Natural 76s are very ice!! I would get one without a pickgaurd, if not a black one. Jack.

[Manyaxes]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

Is it just me or is that a pretty craptacular finish on the Gibby?

[zeegler]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

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Is it just me or is that a pretty craptacular finish on the Gibby?

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Looks like it was painted with a roller, and then chewed by a large dog.

[Manyaxes]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

[img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]. Are you sure it's not a refin?

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

No kidding! I saw the thing in person, and there's no way in hell I want it now. He says it's not a refin, but it's as if someone smeared tar all over it, it's that tick and inconsistent!

I'm extremely down right now, I'm gonna blow up with all this GAS!

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Gibson info, explorers in particular (Pics)

GodOfRhythm, Nice Ass of Shakira!
Soon, we will have tons of Shakira Avatars on JCF.
Let's spread!
[img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[GodOfRhythm]

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Oh man, you started it! Rekindled my love for fine Shakira-booty! [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]

[GodOfRhythm]

UPDATE!

Update on that gibby guys! Check out these pics, he says he isn't sure if it was re-finished, but the pics leave little doubt...

Here are two High RES photo's:


http://users.pandora.be/metallipriest/re02.jp
http://users.pandora.be/metallipriest/re03.jpg

and here's the headstock, which is the most blatant proof of all:




I'm gonna try and get it for cheap and possibly get a REAL re-fin. venthough finding someone here in Europe to do it is gonna be a bitch....


P.S. Let's take 'em by storm Toru! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: UPDATE!

See if you can still get the Pro Am for the SL2 - those things have far more resale than a non-76-style Explorer.