Gibson declared bankruptcy in May after admitting that its attempts to branch out into a guitar lifestyle brand — including acquiring an expensive home and audio electronics business in 2014 — had saddled it with untenable debt, forcing it to “unburden” itself and refocus on its core business of musical instruments.6 Sept 2018
How does a Gibson Explorer sound?
What Does an Explorer Sound Like? The Explorer has a dark and full tone due to the humbucker pickups and mahogany tone wood. The pickups have a high output, which means it is a loud guitar compared to a lot of other models.
Are Gibson Explorers any good?
2020 Natural Explorer Rocks! I've spent a full month playing this Gibson Explorer as my main guitar and will tell you that the quality is better than I've seen in 20 years. This is a great workhorse guitar made to play hard and rough; I don't baby my guitars, I bend fast and hard and hit chords hard at times.
Are Gibson Explorers comfortable?
The Explorer has plenty of sustain, and a very comfortable playing position. It is very well balanced for an odd shaped guitar. The guitar stays in tune very well, and the build quality is everything you expect out of an American made Gibson. Incredible guitar, and an even better buy.
Is Gibson Explorer good for metal?
I play a Gibson Explorer, but it seems like everyone associates it with metal and nothing else. I find it to be quite an expressive piece of wood and wires, with anything from bluesy tones right up to kick-you-in-the-face rock tones. not even really all that metal on it's own, a set of emgs helps in that respect.1 Jul 2011
Are Gibson Explorer good?
I've spent a full month playing this Gibson Explorer as my main guitar and will tell you that the quality is better than I've seen in 20 years. This is a great workhorse guitar made to play hard and rough; I don't baby my guitars, I bend fast and hard and hit chords hard at times.
Are Gibson Explorers neck heavy?
Explorers have thick necks, like a Les Paul, 24 3/4" scale also like a Les Paul so it will sit & feel very similar (to me anyway). They sound huge, killer tone, very full & rich sounding, not bright and/or thin.24 Sept 2011
Who uses Gibson Explorers?
- Gary Moore.
- Lzzy Hale.
- Eric Clapton.
- James Hetfield.
- The Edge.
- Jason Hook.
- Allen Collins.
- Dave Grohl.
Who made the Explorer guitar popular?
The Explorer's initial run was unsuccessful, and the model was discontinued in 1963. In 1976, Gibson began reissuing the Explorer after competitor Hamer Guitars had success selling similar designs. The Explorer became especially popular among the hard rock and heavy metal musicians of the 1970s and 1980s.