anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

[Snoogles]

i have an opportunity to pick one up for $300, with multiple upgrades:

- JB/59
- gotoh bridge/tail piece
- bournes pots
- schaller strap locks (i already have the strap)
- hard shell case

i'm wondering what the neck profile is like. Baseball bat? much MUCH thicker than the ESP thin-U?

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Do it!
Yeah,it's got a big-ass neck,but more comfy than you'd think!
Black or Natural?

 

[Lampy H]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

I just got one. Do it.

It's bigger than a thin ESP, but it isn't a baseball bat.

Great guitar, great upgrades, great price.

Do it.

 

[Snoogles]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Do it!
Yeah,it's got a big-ass neck,but more comfy than you'd think!
Black or Natural?

black

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Sweet!
Mine too!
You'll be glad you did!

 

[Lampy H]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Mine too!

And me makes three.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

:headbang:

 

[Demanic]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Get it! That's a great deal at $300, especially with those upgrades. I had one for a while and sold it to a buddy of mine, so I still get to play it on occasion. I love the neck on it. Thicker than a shred stick but very comfortable.

 

[BadBen]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Here's another "DO IT!".

I love the neck of mine, and I'm curious about the JB in it. I read horror stories about mahogany+JB but I wonder if the extra mass of wood over an LP would tame it some.

Plus, now you'll have to post pics.

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[Snoogles]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

does it make any difference if its a korean epi, or a chinese epi?

 

[BadBen]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

I'm pretty sure all of the 58 Korina Explorers were Korean made. At least mine is.

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[The Guitar]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Mine is Korean too. My sole complaint about the 58 Korina is that it's neck heavy on the strap. Otherwise it's great! I have thrown on a set of Sperzel style locking tuners, Tusq nut, Dragonfire Gold Screamer pickup set, and a Gibby TP-6 tail piece.

**edit** Also added black bell knobs

 

[blueman335]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Great guitar. I've played 5 of them over the years. Get it!

 

[BadBen]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

I'll echo the neck heavy comment. I just bought a 3" wide leather strap. No problems after that.

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[The Guitar]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

I'll echo the neck heavy comment. I just bought a 3" wide leather strap. No problems after that.

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Will have to get one. Way better than duct taping a lead bar on the rear.

 

[blueman335]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

black

With white pickguard? I put a black pickguard and jack plate on mine, and made it like a LP Custom: black with gold hardware.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Got a pic,blueman?

 

[Snoogles]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

With white pickguard? I put a black pickguard and jack plate on mine, and made it like a LP Custom: black with gold hardware.

white pick guard, gold hardware/pickup covers.
if i get it, and its a keeper, i might swap out the gold for chrome. gold always looks so gaudy to me.
i may even try out one of those new-fangled "no-route" floyd rose tremolos on it. that's a BIG maybe

 

[Aceman]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

Hit that b!tch like she spilled your beer, didn't vacuum the ashes out of the carpet in the trailer, and then forgot to bring you your sammich!!!!!!!!!

 

[Snoogles]

Re: anybody here have the Epiphone 58 Korina Explorer?

is there a way to tell from the serial number where (china/korea/???) and when it was made?
where might the serial number be located?

and how do explorers play while seated?