Dr. Vegetable
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Has anyone ever played one of these? I wonder if it sounds as ridiculous as it looks?
2009 Gibson Holy Explorer.
2009 Gibson Holy Explorer.
Holy Explorer, Batman!
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blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
There's something strangely interesting about that guitar. Definitely would get some attention on stage.
There's something strangely interesting about that guitar. Definitely would get some attention on stage.
Ashurbanipal
Well-known member
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
I saw the V variant in a shop a while back. Aside from the holes, it was a good spec - 24 frets, single hum, single volume, split diamond inlays, Steinberger tuners (I think, not sure).
I'd put a veneer on the front and rear.
I saw the V variant in a shop a while back. Aside from the holes, it was a good spec - 24 frets, single hum, single volume, split diamond inlays, Steinberger tuners (I think, not sure).
I'd put a veneer on the front and rear.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
First of all, why do you think it sounds bad?
However - I can't get it out of my mind that some dolt at Gibson forgot to laminate the top/back of a weight relieved/chambered explorer and now they are trying to hawk it as this...
I kind of dig it. Wouldn't want it. I can see a few (very few) who might.
First of all, why do you think it sounds bad?
However - I can't get it out of my mind that some dolt at Gibson forgot to laminate the top/back of a weight relieved/chambered explorer and now they are trying to hawk it as this...
I kind of dig it. Wouldn't want it. I can see a few (very few) who might.
Dr. Vegetable
New member
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
Not sure if this was directed at me, but I would never jump to a conclusion without hearing/playing one. But I can see how my use of the word "ridiculous" may have been ambiguous.
It looks interesting. I like that it has no tone controls, just volume + selector. Apparently it was a limited run of 350 guitars. I'm guessing they're all in collectors' hands now. Maybe we'll see one in the next Ok Go video.
Not sure if this was directed at me, but I would never jump to a conclusion without hearing/playing one. But I can see how my use of the word "ridiculous" may have been ambiguous.
It looks interesting. I like that it has no tone controls, just volume + selector. Apparently it was a limited run of 350 guitars. I'm guessing they're all in collectors' hands now. Maybe we'll see one in the next Ok Go video.
BTMN
LifeIsGoodologist
Holely Explorer, Batman!
Holely Explorer, Batman!
They might have considered making that whole section neck end to strap button area the same width as the neck but it does look like it might be neck tenon width at least.
Kinda dig it as a life long "Explorer" shaped fan and may even end up with one someday. :headbang::headbang::headbang:
Maybe paint it Candy Apple Red Metalflake in Bass boat style sized flakes.:8: :33: :18:
Holely Explorer, Batman!
They might have considered making that whole section neck end to strap button area the same width as the neck but it does look like it might be neck tenon width at least.
Kinda dig it as a life long "Explorer" shaped fan and may even end up with one someday. :headbang::headbang::headbang:
Maybe paint it Candy Apple Red Metalflake in Bass boat style sized flakes.:8: :33: :18:
TheLivingDead
Dawn Of The Shred
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
Never liked those.
Look like total butt to me.
Likin' that veneer idea though.
Never liked those.
Look like total butt to me.
Likin' that veneer idea though.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
I would rock it... no tone knob and only one volume equals win!
I would rock it... no tone knob and only one volume equals win!
MetalManiac
Li'l Junior Member
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
Those are collectors items , not players guitars.
A lack of wood on a solidbody is a novelty, and not optimal for tone.
Those are collectors items , not players guitars.
A lack of wood on a solidbody is a novelty, and not optimal for tone.
3'scompany
New member
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
If I'm gonna play a guitar with holes in it, its gonna be a Rogue Aluminator.
If I'm gonna play a guitar with holes in it, its gonna be a Rogue Aluminator.
Myaccount876
Amira-Maker
Re: Holy Explorer, Batman!
What Jerry said. Just a novelty and not really for playing, A waste of money IMO.
What Jerry said. Just a novelty and not really for playing, A waste of money IMO.
