Members RussAnderson Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 So im in the market again for a nice explorer, just wondering whats availble and good out there these days?Someone suggested dave mustaines Dean zero guitar but i would much prefer the real Gibson deal over that one .Had an oppourtunity to get a esp mx250 but only found out it was a bolt on , more of a set neck player . ps looking at ran but there slight offshape to the original explorer , something with good solid quality and feel to it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Ran can do anything you want, if I were to go with a top of the line explorer I'd go there, a nice Ken Lawrence styled one. I just got an Epi goth explorer that's surprisingly a GREAT guitar. Extremely meaty and resonant and it plays great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarsk8er239 Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Buy my Gibby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Californian1988 Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 I love explorers, but as a lefty, good luck finding one. What are you looking to spend on one? Does it need to be USA made? Anyway, there's a whole range of them out there, depending on your budget. Personally I LOVE the US Hamer explorers, but that's pushing the $$$ price limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 If I were to buy an Explorer...for ME!....this is what I'd want (and I can't imagine recommending any less to a friend). EDIT: Well actually THIS ONE: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les-Zombie Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 i love explorers, those gibson gothics are nice or you could just wait and snag a mx250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Californian1988 Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 If I were to buy an Explorer...for ME!....this is what I'd want (and I can't imagine recommending any less to a friend). EDIT: Well actually THIS ONE: God damn you. I just got wood and GAS. Southpaw guitars has about 4 Hamers like that right now....if I had the fuckin' money to spare... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Californian1988 Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 See now, this why I HATE Gibson with a passion. They can put out an abortion of a guitar like this, but they can seem to issue a basic left handed Explorer. Really, would more right handed players buy this piece of shit than left handed players buy a nice cleanly crafted left handed model? Fuckers.:soapbox: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdgeOfDarkness Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Peavy is making a cool one now a days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RussAnderson Posted February 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yes those hamers are nice no question , wonder how they stand up quality wise ?as far as a Ken Lawrence im sure theres a healthy waiting list going on there, been told he doesnt make that many in a year.Budget wise i could stretch to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Krallum Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 I have wanted an esp fx for some time now but the timing has never worked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Caulk Rocket Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 headless + Ed Roman = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 God damn you. I just got wood and GAS. Southpaw guitars has about 4 Hamers like that right now....if I had the fuckin' money to spare... LOL.....sorry! I pulled the trigger on a Studio, and it's the best peice of gear I have bought in many many years...I shit you not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RussAnderson Posted February 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 This looks pretty damn sweet , bound to cost as its in their custom gallery . ps:may have to enquire about this guitar , its still slighlty of the original explorer shape but is that a big deal?Anyone have any feedback on Ran Guitars? all i know is that there a polish guitar company that is all, and they look well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yes those hamers are nice no question , wonder how they stand up quality wise ?as far as a Ken Lawrence im sure theres a healthy waiting list going on there, been told he doesnt make that many in a year.Budget wise i could stretch to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superflyinmonke Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 I've heard terrible things of Ran Guitars PR and wait times. It is inadvisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RussAnderson Posted February 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 I assure you the USA Hamers are of the UTMOST quality and detail. It's really hard to believe that such rich sweet notes can come out so effortlessly. Build quality is superb. The headstock is "hockey stick style". If you don't like the Kramer/Hamer headstock....well "idk" other than you just have to PLAY it...get it in your hand as opposed to looking at it from a certain angle on a computer screen. for sure bro! im maybe being a bit too picky about the headstock? prob looks a lot better in person .I know nothing about there range and must check out their webpage , thanks for the advice 17:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 ESP Custom Shop - I think you can still get this made by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 For some reason...of all the guitars out there...I've always felt an Explorer should not be painted. Even the woody (ran?_) looks a bit too laquered...I know some of that is the over-use of dramatic lighting. The white looks like a toy..even though I am sure it's a formidable instrument. With so much real estate...I wanna see the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RussAnderson Posted February 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yes the esp would be my no 1 choice ,wondering do esp japan still make these for the european market as custom shop?i have one of there directors emails i think i need to get in contact find out cost and time preferences .Handy thing i live in a city that has a music store that sell esp guitars,bought from them many times. so yes i think that may be the game plan here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members conaghy Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 ESP Custom Shop - I think you can still get this made by them. afaik they're not doing the MX shape anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RussAnderson Posted February 1, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yes i should have known better , u see the very odd one popping up on ebay japan, but its very very limited indeed and ussually with a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't like the wood finish explorers. They are too shiny and they look like coffee tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oblivion DC Posted February 1, 2010 Members Share Posted February 1, 2010 afaik they're not doing the MX shape anymore. Even the Custom Shop?? I know you can't get it in the US but I thought anywhere else the CS will make whatever you want?? Am I totally misinformed here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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