Members WGH Posted April 24, 2005 Members Share Posted April 24, 2005 My friend just dropped off a Gibson Explorer and wants me to sell it for him. It used to belong to his brother (who died 7 years ago). His brother took a saw and cut off the upper and lower bout so now it looks kind of like a big steinberger. It's still in the original case...so it shifts around in there pretty good. I'm not sure of the age and the bridge pot is loose and scratchy. I have pics but am unsure how to post them. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WGH Posted April 25, 2005 Author Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 I hope this works... Here's the headstock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'll give ya fifty bucks right now. You can keep the pickups and case, too. I'll pay shipping even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac102 Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'd say you'd be doing pretty good to get $200-250 for that. You might want to part it out and sell the corpse on ebay. I kind of want an E-2, but with the laminate construction those guitars use, that's pretty much unrepairable. what pickups are in it? the dirtyfingers gibson used in that era go for $75 to $100 on ebay right now, and you should be able to get another 50 or so for the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vmx23 Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 There should be law against such mutilation on such a beautiful instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members opranks612 Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'll give you 70 for it. That's one weird guitar. You won't get much for it, since it's chopped to hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EuphoricGreyGuitar Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 I {censored}ing LOVE it. I think I'll do that to one of those too pointy new LTDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino bucket Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 i can epathize with why he did, or at least for top part. ape hanging like james, seems to be only way that top ain't in the way. not sure why he lobbed of the bottom part, i kinda like the switch there. does it still sound like an explorer?? i'll give $99.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WGH Posted April 25, 2005 Author Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 It sounds good and plays well. It's even comfortable. Any ideas on how to market this thing on ebay? How about a reasonable reserve? How can I go about determining the age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino bucket Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 if you do get it on ebay be sure and let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 I would prb just toss it on ebay for a buck w/no reserve. Spam what ever forums you are permitted to spam. It is fairly butchered but if people think they have a chance of getting it on the super cheap, it will prb stimulate enough bidding to make it worthwhile....'course I wouldn't expect more than a few hundered for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geddins81 Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by WGH It sounds good and plays well. It's even comfortable. Any ideas on how to market this thing on ebay? How about a reasonable reserve?How can I go about determining the age? You can email or call Gibson customer support to determine the age...1 800 4Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by geddins81 You can email or call Gibson customer support to determine the age...1 800 4Gibson or just check the serial number and read the PDF on Gibson's site that details what they mean. In 1977, Gibson introduced the serialization method that is in practice today. This updated system utilizes an impressed eight digit numbering scheme that covers both serializing and dating functions. The pattern is as follows: YDDDYPPPYY is the production yearDDD is the day of the yearPPP is the plant designation and/or instrument rank. http://www.gibson.com/search/serialnumber.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Buerk Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 Parts. That's all I see. The good news is that one of the parts I see is the TP-6 Fine Tuning tailpiece, and those sometimes can generate some interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terrorizer Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 Atrocity.... :o :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steve Matthews Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by vmx23 There should be law against such mutilation on such a beautiful instrument. I know one shouldn't speak ill of the dead, but that guy must have been insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AtomHeartMother Posted April 25, 2005 Members Share Posted April 25, 2005 The sad part is how it was mutilated, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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