I've seen Gibson, Dean and Hamer. Any *Other* Explorer style guitars?

[beggar_guitar]

Who else makes a good Explorer style guitar. I've played Gibby's, and this weekend I hope to get my hands on a Dean and maybe some Hamers. What other brands make an Explorer shape?

I know ESP does, but I have never played an ESP on which I agreed with the neck.

So any others?

 

[D-EJ915]

Re: I've seen Gibson, Dean and Hamer. Any *Other* Explorer style guitars?

The Edwards ones are pretty exact clones of the Gibson ones, my friend has the brown one with EMGs and no pickguard...it doesn't have any labels on it, no headstock decal, only a serial number, lol.

 

[3th3r]

Re: I've seen Gibson, Dean and Hamer. Any *Other* Explorer style guitars?

Ibanez used to make some Explorer clones. They are no longer manufactured but are highly respected for their quality. You might find one used.

 

[PoorMan]

Re: I've seen Gibson, Dean and Hamer. Any *Other* Explorer style guitars?

Old Ibanez' are great. Particularly the early Korina models. Hard to find and expensive these days.

 

[Adam]

Re: I've seen Gibson, Dean and Hamer. Any *Other* Explorer style guitars?

Are you ditchin the Jackson Kelly route?

 

[beggar_guitar]

Re: I've seen Gibson, Dean and Hamer. Any *Other* Explorer style guitars?

Are you ditchin the Jackson Kelly route?

I played a Kelly yesterday, and didn't like the neck. I wouldn't totally rule it out, but I would have to totally fall in love with it.