2022 Gibson Explorer Tone rundown

Acquired on 04/19/2022 this is a brand spanking new 2022 Gibson Explorer. It’s from their Original Collection so it’s a 3 piece Mahogany body in Antique Natural, Mahogany slim taper profile neck, 3 control: 2 Volume 1 Tone, Mini-Grover tuners. I don’t know what all to say about this guitar I absolutely LOVE it! It feels so different to play something without a bound fretboard again. I’ll get to it eventually one of my 9 guitars(7 of which are Les Paul’s) is my 1st ever Les Paul & it did not have a bound fretboard. This Explorer is Amazing. I purchased it directly from @gibson on their website on a Friday it was delivered by Tuesday. I’ve decided I have exactly 2 guitars: a Firebird in Cherry and a Flying V left(that would be 11 total) to buy and then I’m done for a good long while. As for this guitar I start on the clean channel on a 100W 2005 Marshall JCM 2000 TSL 100 and with the bridge pickup and play through each selector position. There’s a tiny little blue something or other in the tone pot where one would have expected a capacitor to have been. IDK what this is does anyone else?

[@BrianLeverett]

Well done! That’s a really great guitar! Don’t worry about any haters out there; keep playing. There’s room enough in the world of guitars for players of all levels. We can all improve from where we are. That’s one of the things I love about playing guitar; the adventure keeps on rolling.

[@RussBMCSGT]

Thank you! Greatly appreciate the kind words! Always nice to hear from fellow guitar players and I appreciate you checking out the video. Happy New year and keep on rocking!

[@tylerblakeney6702]

Great video man! I have the same one but I added a cream Dimarzio PAF 36th set and they really made it come alive. The BBs in mine were thin and glassy.

[@RussBMCSGT]

Thank you! I’ve since swapped out the pickups too but for Gibson’s 70’s tribute pickups, sounds way better now. I bet yours sounds like a beast! Much appreciate the comment! Rock on!

[@Hereweare75]

WOW!! Love this instrument. So versatile!!

[@judyyoung1167]

Great vid. Great demo

[@RussBMCSGT]

Thank you!

[@danhollatz5944]

I miss my 2002 Gibson Explorer!

[@RussBMCSGT]

The mid early 90’s to early 2000’s were really good years for Gibson so I can only imagine how amazing that Explorer was/is! My only suggestion would be to check out Reverb, eBay or the used section if your favorite retailer. Some like Guitar Center have a used section on their websites too. Also, if you’re interested in the ins & outs of various models you should check out The Trogly’s Guitar Show here on KZbin too. It’s my #1 favorite channel. Thanks for watching!

[@Depthsreflection]

honest demo, would recommend :D

[@RussBMCSGT]

Thank you!

[@knowwhey7559]

Take some lessons and put in some practice time. This was painful to listen to.

[@RussBMCSGT]

Thanks for the feedback. Never claimed to be the best guitar player ever, I know I suck. If you don’t like it, move on. It doesn’t exist on KZbin to make your ears bleed, most of this is for myself. I only make the videos public & “speak to an audience” for anyone interested in the same type of guitars I’m in to.

[@Just762mm]

Let’s see your playing bud

[@karicapulli8109]

Why sit through it if you dont like it . And then waste more time bitching about. Dumb Ass Syndrome.