Musicman
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I'm thinking of getting a new Explorer but would like to hear some opinions on the new ones. I've seen the studio versions but would like to know about the regular ones. Thanks...
Magnum said:How do you figure a Hamer USA Standard that lists at $3185 is less expensive than a Gibson Explorer that lists at $1448 :ahem I've heard this said on other forums many times. It's bullshit. Also, the current Explorers are designed after the '76 not the original Korina which is why the shape is a little different.
serial said:Hamer-no question. I LOVE the old Gibsons (pre-80), but have yet to play a single one made after that that was worth picking up. I'm sure that there are some out there, but I haven't found one. The uber-pointy look is a total turnoff too. WTF? Looks lousy IMHO.
http://www.hamerfanclub.com/memberpages/serial/ek_2_4.jpg
I love the Hamer Standards but I wish they hadn't changed the shape of the head stock from the way they were in the 70s, the blunt, chopped off head stock is the one that I don't like, but rest of the guitar is killer
Magnum said:How do you figure a Hamer USA Standard that lists at $3185 is less expensive than a Gibson Explorer that lists at $1448 :ahem I've heard this said on other forums many times. It's bullshit. Also, the current Explorers are designed after the '76 not the original Korina which is why the shape is a little different.
Magnum said:How do you figure a Hamer USA Standard that lists at $3185 is less expensive than a Gibson Explorer that lists at $1448 :ahem I've heard this said on other forums many times. It's bullshit. Also, the current Explorers are designed after the '76 not the original Korina which is why the shape is a little different.