LP v. Explorer

[TreeFitty]

Re: LP v. Explorer

"A copy will always just be a copy."
Agreed.

[Orchid]

Re: LP v. Explorer

Okay guys, I completely understand your "It's a copy" thing, but I really don't care what the hell brand of a guitar it is, if it is built with good quality, feels good, and sounds good. I probably won't be selling this next guitar for sometime now. I'm not one of those "Brand whores", and I buy the guitar for what it really is, then just the name of it, but I understand what you guys are saying, that it won't have as much resale value. Anyways, I'll see how it turns out, as I have a possible buyer for my KV.

[danastas]

Re: LP v. Explorer

I'd say it might even go beyond the brand name. Gibson uses all sorts of different neck construction in different Les Pauls (i.e. difference between a Classic or Historic, etc.) so the similarities between a Les Paul copy and a Les Paul may just be superficial.

[TreeFitty]

Re: LP v. Explorer

It's not so much a question of brand as it is quality. There are just so damn many LP knock-offs of poor quality. But, as you said, you don't care about the name if the quality is good, so I see no problem with the way you're going [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[442w30]

Re: LP v. Explorer

Les Paul = better resale and more comfortable to most people.

However real vs copy - I'd take the real Explorer over a copy LP for resale and guaranteed level of quality of parts/pickups/tuners.

Sound like you're a metal person and you're gonna change the pickups on an LP. The explorer's 500t is pretty meaty but leans to mud for some people's taste I don't know why you would necessarily HAVE to change them out for metal.

[YetAnotherOne]

Re: LP v. Explorer

I'd also go with an Explorer over an import LP copy but with a budget near $1k you're getting close to the range where you can pick up a used entry-level boutiqe LP-ish guitar and some of those will blow the doors off the real thing.

[slayer]

Re: LP v. Explorer

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funny, I've got a MIJ KV now, and getting rid of it for possibly and explorer haha. Sorry but I don't dig the Hamer explorers, aren't they really expensive?

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What didn`t you like about the Hamer USA Standards(explorer type)? I think Hamers are top notch bro, if you haven`t played a Standard, give one a whirl first. Jack.

[aldog1330]

Re: LP v. Explorer

Is there any reason why you are limiting your choices to these few? Just curious more than anything - I didn't know if it was a shape thing or a material thing.

[Orchid]

Re: LP v. Explorer

What do you mean few? I've come to the decision that I'd like a LP custom/standard/classic type guitar, or an ESP/Gibson explorer.

[Firebird V]

Re: LP v. Explorer

Gibson Explorer would be my choice. I love them though so I am biased.

[jgcable]

Re: LP v. Explorer

Sounds to me like you already decided on the Edwards so just go out and get one.

[StukaJU87]

Re: LP v. Explorer

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Gibson Explorer would be my choice. I love them though so I am biased.

[/ QUOTE ] Me too Chris. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Orchid]

Re: LP v. Explorer

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Sounds to me like you already decided on the Edwards so just go out and get one.

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Bingo, but anyways, thanks for you guys response, an Explorer will be my next guitar, I'm almost certain it will be, at least I know that the Explorer is a guitar that's worth it, so I don't have to put too much thought into getting it.

[TruckerDave]

Re: LP v. Explorer

I'd take an explorer over a les paul
The shape is more "METAL" and with some EMG's it rocks
I like explorers a lot, Gibsons ,ESP's and LTD's they are all cool
I'm pretty sure that my next guitar will be an explorer, not sure which one but definitely an explorer

[DonP]

Re: LP v. Explorer

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I'd take an explorer over a les paul
The shape is more "METAL" and with some EMG's it rocks

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I find myself in a constant struggle about this. My LP's don't look "METAL" enough, but they frequently kick ass over my "METAL" guitars. Zakk should re-think using LP's.
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I like explorers a lot, Gibsons ,ESP's and LTD's they are all cool
I'm pretty sure that my next guitar will be an explorer, not sure which one but definitely an explorer

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How could you forget Jackson Kellys!!!