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V/XPL/FB Shaped Guitar from Epiphone belonging to the Explorer series

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  • heads on fireheads on fire

    Finally, a big, angular guitar that's good!

    Epiphone 1958 Korina ExplorerPublished on 12/08/11 at 11:00
    Made in Korea
    Korina body
    Mahogany set-in neck
    Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets
    24-3/4" scale
    Alnico Classic humbuckers
    2 volume, 1 tone control
    3-way pickup selector switch
    LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for more sustain and easier string changing
    Gold hardware

    UTILIZATION

    First of all, I'll state that I do NOT like guitars with overly large, angular bodies, as a general rule. I say this so that you, the reader, understand how cool this guitar is. Epiphone has done a fantastic job with this guitar - the Korina Explorer looks very well-made, with great fit and finish. The playability is similar to any of the higher end Gibsons - it feels that nice. An…
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    Made in Korea
    Korina body
    Mahogany set-in neck
    Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets
    24-3/4" scale
    Alnico Classic humbuckers
    2 volume, 1 tone control
    3-way pickup selector switch
    LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for more sustain and easier string changing
    Gold hardware

    UTILIZATION

    First of all, I'll state that I do NOT like guitars with overly large, angular bodies, as a general rule. I say this so that you, the reader, understand how cool this guitar is. Epiphone has done a fantastic job with this guitar - the Korina Explorer looks very well-made, with great fit and finish. The playability is similar to any of the higher end Gibsons - it feels that nice. And the tone is out of this world.

    SOUNDS

    This guitar was made with tone in mind. The Korina wood has been highly sought after for a great guitar tonewood, and this model certainly delivers tone in spades. I don't know why I keep being surprised by Epiphone's pickup quality - each of the newer models that I've tried have all had superior sound quality to other budget guitars. I'm speculating, but I think Epiphone probably gets their pickup-winding specifications directly from Gibson, and makes them just as Gibson does, as these Alnico Classics in this Explorer sound great. This guitar is a classic rocker's dream, and it is also incredible for southern rock and metal as well.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The look of the finish drew me in, the playability got me excited, and the tone won me over. This big guitar can come to my house any day, and if it wants to, it can stay indefinitely. I'd just have to get over the excessively large guitar case. As much as I never thought I'd say this, but this Explorer is a surefire winner - a great guitar.
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  • Raf in NJRaf in NJ

    Epiphone 1958 Korina ExplorerPublished on 01/02/05 at 03:32
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    CHARACTERISTICS it is very good standard:
    Two double-winding dvellop in collaboration with Gibson (I have not Verify but if they say ...)
    -22 Boxes, fixed bridge, 2 volume, 1 Tone gnrale and a 3 position selector
    Natural-finish beautiful collage of the handle is very clean, very neat finish short

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is quite round but not excessively, it is in the middle. it is enjoyable to the grip. access to the treble is possible but more difficult than for schredders scratches.
    explore is moderately enjoyable sitting (ESG right elbow) and up the handle tends to fall (especially when the low door with the handle like me going back), forcing the handle to hold. a dem…
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    CHARACTERISTICS it is very good standard:
    Two double-winding dvellop in collaboration with Gibson (I have not Verify but if they say ...)
    -22 Boxes, fixed bridge, 2 volume, 1 Tone gnrale and a 3 position selector
    Natural-finish beautiful collage of the handle is very clean, very neat finish short

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is quite round but not excessively, it is in the middle. it is enjoyable to the grip. access to the treble is possible but more difficult than for schredders scratches.
    explore is moderately enjoyable sitting (ESG right elbow) and up the handle tends to fall (especially when the low door with the handle like me going back), forcing the handle to hold. a demanding brief guitar!

    SOUNDS

    I use it in a rock metal, but it is not the only style has its door, is a guitar rock n 'roll, the sounds are clear and correct trs distorted sounds are very powerful.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a little over six months and I love it as always is a favorite guitar with a standard look and a superb finish. that's why I bought it and because it is like the edge of the first U2!
    report quality price is bluffing, I think one of the four seams on the flying V as the current production is good, and then two pickups gibson amliorer for some time in qq and shoo!
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  • tyell59tyell59

    Epiphone 1958 Korina ExplorerPublished on 12/08/07 at 13:11
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Guitar Corenne
    22 frets, 2 humbuckers
    2 volume, 1 Tone common
    easel stopbar
    sleeve?, rosewood fingerboard.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is round, enjoyable, the bends are easy, the frets are jumbo prcises lgatos and easy.

    Access in acute ... optimal!

    the guitar is not too heavy, but tends to switch to the head that ds lche instrument ... unless the forearm is possible on the body.

    the shape is a matter of got ... it is not the guitar world!

    the black spot of the instrument, its scope! suprieure above the tip of the body that loses sight and does not require that be banging against everything that surrounds you!

    SOUNDS

    Despite what you might think, it is n…
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    Guitar Corenne
    22 frets, 2 humbuckers
    2 volume, 1 Tone common
    easel stopbar
    sleeve?, rosewood fingerboard.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is round, enjoyable, the bends are easy, the frets are jumbo prcises lgatos and easy.

    Access in acute ... optimal!

    the guitar is not too heavy, but tends to switch to the head that ds lche instrument ... unless the forearm is possible on the body.

    the shape is a matter of got ... it is not the guitar world!

    the black spot of the instrument, its scope! suprieure above the tip of the body that loses sight and does not require that be banging against everything that surrounds you!

    SOUNDS

    Despite what you might think, it is not as comfortable in a hard-mtal-trash-foo-foo ... Besides, I do not play in this style!

    in a blues, rock, jazz and even, it provides!
    Clapton (with Cream) has long played on explore ...

    I use it on an amp lamp (15w), and the sound is Dfine, with good attack and great sustain ... (Neck-through?)

    I t surprised by the microphone is not too serious "deaf". I prfre that of my 335 for example.

    the acute fulfilled its rle, with conviction. It adheres well, even bite, not garish.

    trs guitar is versatile, despite marginal looks.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had two days!

    I like the look, comfort (even sitting!) but mostly it's just by itself, without having to spend 3 hours on the legalization of the amp.
    equilibrated sound is full and dynamic.

    what I like least is the fact that we should always keep in mind that there a piece of the guitar Exceeds derrire my right elbow!
    ... And then it takes a particular stand, and dedicates a cover. (80 more!)

    this is my fifth electric guitar ... and the guitars like Gibson, is the best I possde. I do not compare to the Fender Start style guitars' too Different. I esssay of the best in-store, but 10 times more!

    I pay half price (250), of OCCAZ ', then I was looking for an Epi Les Paul Std.
    aa t the favorite "physical" and sound ...

    The only regret that I can have it for not having more than tt.
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  • CPS 2020CPS 2020

    Beautiful Beast!

    Epiphone 1958 Korina ExplorerPublished on 08/14/11 at 02:37
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    It is a Korean production of good quality. Despite the size of the guitar, it does not weigh too heavy. The varnish is good, but without (light trace of connection).

    The neck is very thin for a Gibson (or Gibson copy). Perfect for the rhythm, but probably more difficult for solos, while it seems rather cut for that.

    UTILIZATION

    The use is very nice. The shape of the guitar back can put his arms like an armrest. So you can play long enough without a problem.

    The guitar has the same problem as the SG. It has a tendency to lean forward, but with practice, it is not a problem.

    Access to acute boxes is a real treat. We can take this guitar without problems into a corner.

    [b…
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    It is a Korean production of good quality. Despite the size of the guitar, it does not weigh too heavy. The varnish is good, but without (light trace of connection).

    The neck is very thin for a Gibson (or Gibson copy). Perfect for the rhythm, but probably more difficult for solos, while it seems rather cut for that.

    UTILIZATION

    The use is very nice. The shape of the guitar back can put his arms like an armrest. So you can play long enough without a problem.

    The guitar has the same problem as the SG. It has a tendency to lean forward, but with practice, it is not a problem.

    Access to acute boxes is a real treat. We can take this guitar without problems into a corner.

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is made to sound full. You just plug it into a small Marshall (not even lights!) To have immediately a good rhythm sound full. The transition between the micro serious one and two microphones is not super sensitive.

    In his clear, we find a clean, precise and clear on which to apply sound effects without losing accuracy.

    This guitar has a sound all its own ....

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had 15 days. I cracked the form, because it is a guitar legend and it amused me to have it in my collection. But I was surprised that this guitar was excellent and complemented perfectly the sounds of other models (TV, Strato, SG, Les Paul.

    Excellent selected on the basis of price. Do not hesitate if you want to please you.

    One word of warning, given the size of the thing and its sharp corners, buy You flycase Epiphone hard, rather than a cover, this will allow you to keep the fair as the first day!
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  • tjon901tjon901

    Budget version of a radical classic

    Epiphone 1958 Korina ExplorerPublished on 05/25/11 at 18:32
    In the late 50s Gibson decided to start a line of more radical looking guitars. Gibson first started selling Explorers in 1958 and their design was way too radical for the time so they were discontinued a year later. In 1976 Gibson started the first reissue of the original 1958 design and now today Gibson is selling reissues of the reissues. Gibson has been producing the '76 reissue Explorer since 1990. Many people say the '76 reissues are better than the original Explorers put out in 1976. The first 50s models were made from Korina wood these are the classic yellow looking Gibsons you have seen. This Epiphone model is made from the Korina wood so it has the yellowish look. They have 22 fr…
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    In the late 50s Gibson decided to start a line of more radical looking guitars. Gibson first started selling Explorers in 1958 and their design was way too radical for the time so they were discontinued a year later. In 1976 Gibson started the first reissue of the original 1958 design and now today Gibson is selling reissues of the reissues. Gibson has been producing the '76 reissue Explorer since 1990. Many people say the '76 reissues are better than the original Explorers put out in 1976. The first 50s models were made from Korina wood these are the classic yellow looking Gibsons you have seen. This Epiphone model is made from the Korina wood so it has the yellowish look. They have 22 frets on a mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard. Two humbucking pickups which are a Epiphones own alnico humbuckers. Two volume and one master tone control with a 3 way toggle switch pickup selector.

    UTILIZATION

    Early 50s Gibsons had huge necks. Today people refer to them as the "baseball" bat necks. In the 60s Gibson switched to slimmer neck design. This Epiphone Explorer today has that 60s design. The 60s Gibson neck profile is one of their most popular and it is what they use on most of the Epiphone guitars. They use this profile on the Epiphones because kids might be playing them and kids will like the smaller profile better. The upper frets are easy to reach because of the Explorers design. The radical shape actually gives the guitar a perfect balance for playing while standing up. The neck will come to rest at a perfect angle due to the large body acting as a counter weight.

    SOUNDS

    Gibsons are known for their warm humbucking tones and the Epiphone Explorer is no different. No matter how cold it is outside the Explorer always sounds warm. The Explorer is made from a huge piece of solid Korina and you can really hear it. The Korina has a tone similar to mahogany. The pickups on the Epiphone Explorer have gold covers and this matches well with the korina wood. The Epiphone Explorer sounds like what every Gibson should sound like.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This Epiphone Explorer sounds huge, feels huge and is the big man on campus. The design was ahead of its time in the 50s but in the 70s it was just right for the music and players of the time. People may look for the Gibson tone in just Les Pauls but the Explorer can deliver it too. This Epiphone sounds better than some Gibsons with Gibson starting to chamber its Les Pauls the Explorer shape may be the way to go if you are looking for a really solid piece of wood to get tone from.
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  • Joe-RhysJoe-Rhys

    A guitar that sounds pleasant!

    Epiphone 1958 Korina ExplorerPublished on 01/13/11 at 10:03
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    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    one I had on hand at a milonga is Chinese and has, off course, a fixed bridge with 22 frets on a mahogany neck on korina body and 2 humbuckers gibson, it seems ...
    settings, 2 volume knobs and 1 tone and a 3 position switch for mic ... nothing to say, since the late 50s, is a system that has proven ...

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is plump and the game is over very nice and is a guitar that sounds!
    the ergonomics of the explorer is a bit special, no upper horn and a body lying on the side of right arm, but, frankly, no stability problem to play sitting on it!
    the weight, I do not find it heavy at all!
    access to treble is very good, no problem!
    I must say I was charmed by this Epip…
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    one I had on hand at a milonga is Chinese and has, off course, a fixed bridge with 22 frets on a mahogany neck on korina body and 2 humbuckers gibson, it seems ...
    settings, 2 volume knobs and 1 tone and a 3 position switch for mic ... nothing to say, since the late 50s, is a system that has proven ...

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is plump and the game is over very nice and is a guitar that sounds!
    the ergonomics of the explorer is a bit special, no upper horn and a body lying on the side of right arm, but, frankly, no stability problem to play sitting on it!
    the weight, I do not find it heavy at all!
    access to treble is very good, no problem!
    I must say I was charmed by this Epiphone; sound really well balanced in all positions; neck pickup, you could even play jazz on it without fear. intermediate position is very precise arpeggios that are there.
    mic acute; the midrange timbre and precise fate here.
    I really enjoyed exploring this, and already I love the guitar forms, then, I must say that I have been filled: and it is rare when I say that a guitar!


    SOUNDS

    It is very suitable for many styles: jazz, blues, arpeggios, rock and hard rock.
    for sounds see above.
    I played on a blackstar HT20 and there really is nirvana!
    it sounds great!
    the rock to blues and the opportunity to go to jazz, all sounds are good, just what is needed and this is not an "almost" is really here!
    I love all sounds!
    and it is rare when a guitar sounds like that!


    OVERALL OPINION

    I only played a few minutes this afternoon and I spring with the following conclusion: I would have bought that one well!
    especially plugged into the Blackstar!
    before trying it, I tried too many guitar models, see my previous review ...
    what I liked, all the sounds, the vintage look, mouth to explore it, the golden hardware, the maximum rate interesting, vintage color.
    I like less and is manufactured in China (it could not be manufactured in France desfois?), the string action too high on the model tested and having to go!
    value for money is almost mind-blowing!
    I would have bought well and maybe I'll get one day, but in the meantime, I have a super good memory of that time spent with her!
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