Members Texas Noise Factory Posted December 12, 2010 Members Share Posted December 12, 2010 At least it has a decent vibe to it. About all I've been interested in lately is the really bizarre Gibson {censored} coming out anyway.... I think I want a reverse V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hozze Posted December 12, 2010 Members Share Posted December 12, 2010 The name aside, I think it's the inlays that kill it for me. Price is not bad at all though, nice too see a limited run that's not going to cost an arm and a leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted December 12, 2010 Members Share Posted December 12, 2010 I actually like the concept. The red accents are what kills it for me. And I think the Floyd is floating. I'd rather have a non-recessed Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members realtree71 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 Im really kinda diggin it. Locking nut n trem. Ok maybe without the red drops but still im just sayin not to bad concidering some of the other stuff theyve been putting out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillyCorgan Posted December 23, 2010 Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 Nice Gibson. First we got the Nickelback LP, Jonas Brothers LP and now a Twilight Explorer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stymye Posted December 23, 2010 Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 looks like they are going after the ibanex/esp type vibe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted December 23, 2010 Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 This is the type of Explorer they should be coming out with. This would be very cool. I played in a band with a guy that had one of these. Knowing Gibson, this would end up being a $3,000 guitar............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danuniversal Posted December 23, 2010 Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 This is the type of Explorer they should be coming out with. Yeah:... mahagony body, maple top, ebony fretboard, some fantastic inlay, syemour duncan seth lover model pickups, and mekke it cheap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deadllama Posted December 23, 2010 Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 Yeah:...mahagony body, maple top, ebony fretboard, some fantastic inlay, syemour duncan seth lover model pickups, and mekke it cheap.... I dunno. I'm not a Floyd guy, but the all-black look (or even just the natural finishes) look more "Explorer" to me than one with R9-ish features. To me, the one in this picture is a little too fancy for what I picture when I think Gibson Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted December 23, 2010 Members Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'd hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tubefox Posted December 24, 2010 Members Share Posted December 24, 2010 Does it sparkle in the sunlight? Seriously, the name's bad enough. But given Gibson's track record, I suspect this was meant more for the Twilight-and-metalcore crowd than the brootal one. Hmm...Not that bad. But still, terrible name and marketing. Apparently this is "vital as blood." My god! As vital as blood! Without this guitar, my tone will be like a dried up husk! Makes me wonder why Gibson has been concealing this all-important bit of tone for all these years, selling inferior products like SGs and Les Pauls. Now they tell us that SGs and LPs are the tonal equivalent of a guy that's been run over by a steamroller! Those soulless vampiric shysters! Wait...And it's cheaper than a standard Explorer? They've been selling us overpriced, blood-sucked tone! If only the legions of Gibson players knew they were being scammed by these abominations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pjtxxx Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hello everyone! I'm a brand new member of the community, although this has been my no.1 source for info on guitars for a long time. Im glad to finally be a member. I preordered one of the Vampire Blood Moon Explorers. They said it would ship on 2/13. I wasn't sure if they were actually on the market yet or not? I can't find anyone on line that's tried one out yet. Anyway mine is supposed to ship on 2/13 so when I get it I'd be glad to give a full review on it. In the meantime I'd love to hear about it if you have it already. I know there are lovers and haters of this model. For some reason I really fell for it and I hope these lower priced guitars become a trend with Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 wait are those red blood drops? I thought they were red dots. I change my vote to "nay"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceProg Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Seeing it again, after the thread's been revived, I can say I like the simplicity and the woodgrain effect, even the red trimmings, but to me it'd look so much better with an ebony (or ebonised rosewood) fretboard. The lighter brown of the fretboard just looks... off to me. Also, I'm not a big fan of Floyds. I'd gladly take one if it was given to me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 It could be worse: it could sparkle and feature Rob Pattinson's face airbrushed on the upper bout. But holy adjective overload on the ad copy, Batman! I wouldn't hit it (I'm off Gibsons for the forseeable future) but it looks a lot better than their previous offerings. I don't hate it. A little Twilight comedy for ya: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 I would'nt say it is great or Fail. Now This is Gibson Fail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted February 10, 2011 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sorry but the Zoot suit Rainbow ^^^^^ was one of Gibson's good ideas and you try and buy one now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 This is the type of Explorer they should be coming out with. WOULD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratGuy22 Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm sure a Twilight signature guitar can't be far behind. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceProg Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sorry but the Zoot suit Rainbow ^^^^^ was one of Gibson's good ideas and you try and buy one now Wasn't a big fan of the rainbow finish, but I did like the red/black and black/white schemes. They were interesting. Amen about trying to find one. Those things are rare as hen's teeth. Around where I am, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Vital as blood... Actually, I don't hate it. I'd never buy it, but I was expecting much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 God I hate unfinished guitar finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr. moon Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Nice, as most Gibson Explorers are ....but I personally like this one *MUCH* better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpaceProg Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 Problem with black matte finishes is they get all slick where you lay your hand and play. It's very noticeable on a black guit as opposed to a lighter color/shade. Just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted February 10, 2011 Members Share Posted February 10, 2011 I was expecting Kristen Stewart's panties or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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