Not Quite What I Was Expecting, BUT... | 2023 Gibson “80s Explorer“ Review, Demo + Comparison
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After much wait and anticipation, Gibson has finally launched the new “80s” Explorer and Flying V as part of the mainstay line up. I’ve been impatiently awaiting this release as I was excited to finally have true-to-spec ‘84 Alder Body, Maple neck Vs and Explorers back on the market. What Gibson delivered wasn’t quite that at all - it is more so a “tribute” / re-envisioning of the original ‘84 design… but these new 80s Tribute Humbuckers are the real show stoppers! Not Quite What I Was Expecting, BUT… these are pretty nice… although definitely expensive at 2499 when that same money will buy you a 70s V/Explorer that is much higher spec’d and also brand new - just depends on what you’re going for I guess! I feel $1999 would’ve been a fairer target price for these.
The White 80s Explorer is scheduled for release later this year... let’s see if this color was delayed for any particularly reason.........
🐕 Episode Guide:
0:00 - Intro - Check Links in the Description
0:13 - Unboxing
0:45 - About the 80s Explorer
1:03 - Gibson Explorer History / Different Types
1:51 - Comparison to Vintage Example
2:53 - Brand New 80s Tribute Humbuckers
3:28 - The “Wrong“ Control Layout
3:45 - The Body Woods
4:25 - Is $2,499 Too Much?
4:48 - White Finish Coming Later
5:06 - Hetfield Explorer Coming?
5:19 - First Impressions
5:50 - Case / Case Candy
6:28 - Inside Look / Specs
12:31 - Clean Tones
13:55 - Dirty Tones
17:49 - Final Thoughts
19:18 - What to Watch Next!
🎞️ Videos Mentioned:
1:05 2021 Gibson 1958 Collector’s Edition Brazilian Rosewood Korina Explorer
1:41 1982 Gibson Flying V2 Candy Apple Red
1:45 1982 Gibson E2 Explorer CMT
4:50 2023 ’84 Explorer and New Signatures Teaser
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