cocco Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Has anyone got an 80s explorer bass? The one with the grabber pickups. Or even a new one? What are they like to live with? I fear the new one is just a pointy T-bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Ash. . . . . . Now what are you after??? Not got a Gibson - got a 70's Ibanez Destroyer Bass - this one: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/ibanez-2459b-destroyer-and-greco.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/ibanez-2459b-destroyer-and-greco.html[/url] Very pointy! I have also played a couple of Epiphones - playing them with any confidence, like a lot of basses that sort of shape, is an acquired skill! You still got gas? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1372403122' post='2125224'] Not got a Gibson - got a 70's Ibanez Destroyer Bass - this one: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/ibanez-2459b-destroyer-and-greco.html"]http://flatericbassa...-and-greco.html[/url] Very pointy!.... [/quote] Aw what did you do that for? Now I've got GAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 I've always got GAS, going through a ZZ top phase, always fancied an explorer for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1372433667' post='2125745'] I've always got GAS, going through a ZZ top phase, always fancied an explorer for some reason. [/quote] Just grow a beard . It will be cheaper . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1372433873' post='2125749'] Just grow a beard . It will be cheaper . [/quote] Already got one! Not to their standard yet mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1372453024' post='2126047'] Already got one! Not to their standard yet mind. [/quote] Rich has. He's going to plait it into his nether regions at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I had one like Eric's. A great posing bass! But I find EB-3 more comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Yup; see 3rd post down tho' not great pics: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/76091-gibson-porn/page__st__60"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/76091-gibson-porn/page__st__60[/url] Genuinely great bass to the point it was my main gigging bass for a couple of years - reverse body perfect for my right hand technique, hottest passive pickups I've ever played, Gibson's best bridge (because it's a Schaller ), and medium scale makes for a very fast neck. Tone a bit more Fender-y than a T'bird, and no neck dive (unlike some T'birds). Only downside is fitting the case the size of an aircraft carrier in the back of a small hatch..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Cheers Shaggy I was kind of GAS free................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 I know the pickups, they're the bill Lawrence designed ones in the grabber that I used to have. I loved the tone on that. You don't want to sell it do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1372458309' post='2126122'] Rich has. He's going to plait it into his nether regions at some point. [/quote] Haha. I might try that. edit : open air gig this weekend Edited July 1, 2013 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1372518687' post='2126729'] I know the pickups, they're the bill Lawrence designed ones in the grabber that I used to have. I loved the tone on that. You don't want to sell it do you? [/quote] Hmmm... could be persuaded......only as I'm mainly using the Fenderbird these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 There's always an Aria ZZB as well - ZZ Top special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPHDS Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) I have a black Epi as my main gigging bass. always liked the shape, so snapped one up when it appeared on EvilBay, would have loved a Korina or OE White one, but hey, still love it in black! It felt a tad unwieldy to begin with compared with my Ibby, but soon got used to it and find it comfy to play. It sounds great and gets loads of comments! Edited June 30, 2013 by SPHDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Jackson Kelly bass, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1372527875' post='2126889'] Haha. I might try that. edit : open air gig this weekend [/quote] That monster puts mine to shame! How long have you been cultivating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1372533524' post='2126997'] Hmmm... could be persuaded......only as I'm mainly using the Fenderbird these days [/quote] If you're serious drop me a PM. No pressure though, it's a big decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1372703784' post='2128865'] That monster puts mine to shame! How long have you been cultivating? [/quote] I've always had a bit of a beard but 2 Decembers ago I decided to really go for it. Had a couple of clipper related relapses since then but I think I'm over the worst of it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1372703835' post='2128867'] If you're serious drop me a PM. No pressure though, it's a big decision. [/quote] PM sent Loving the "beard pic"! Grew one briefly after seeing Hayseed Dixie but missus complained.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='bob_pickard' timestamp='1372537022' post='2127046']There's always an Aria ZZB as well - ZZ Top special [/quote] Ah, my 'mid-life crisis' bass Cue shameless repost: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/Bloodaxe/Bass/ZZB%20Custom/ZZB-01.jpg[/IMG] P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 No love for the Hamer Explorer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This prompted me to do a search and look what turned up ... [url="http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/introducing-the-2009-325.aspx"]http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/introducing-the-2009-325.aspx[/url] ... the Holy Explorer, a 2009 limited edition (although the link from that page seems to be broken) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 From the new one I tried (faded sunburst). it practically is a TBird but there is a different feel to it, even with the thunderbird neck :S I had to go home and think deeply on it before leaving the shop but damn, I'm still not sure now! For the sake of another shape to my collection, think I may go for one for all the wrong reasons LOL. BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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