Gibson USA 2018 Guitars - Explorer vs Flying V

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This is part 5 of 6 videos where we check out the Explorer & the Flying V from the 2018 USA range. By the way, all Gibson guitars are USA made, but for some reason, the core line of Les Pauls, SGs, Firebirds, Explorers & Vs is always referred to as the USA line. The Memphis range (semi acoustics), the Montana range (acoustics) & Custom Shop range are all made in the USA, but Gibson just give those ranges different names. Confused - so are we, but its been that way for a long time!
Rob is playing through a Mesa Boogie Mark V:35 with a GFI Specular Reverb pedal & Lee is using a Marshall 2525 Jubilee head & is using an EP Boost & a Dunlop Mini Wah in the front & an MXR Carbon Copy & Boss Reverb in the loop.
Next up are the Firebirds - stay tuned!
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[@lawsont4396]

Just saying but I would buy the shit out of a Captain-Chappers Blues Rock album

[@Ehrmann_Gregsson]

Fully agree. Maybe someday they will do it just for us..

[@stanislavmigra]

exactly

[@Ehrmann_Gregsson]

And of course "Snow Falcon" as a bonus track :))

[@jesselamoni9677]

Had this exact same thought. They could call it Chapters.

[@stanislavmigra]

Captian's Chapters :D:D:D

[@JoaoSergio7]

So Rob had in his hands an Explorer plugged into a Mesa Boogie Mark V, he mentioned James Hetfield, but he didn't played any Metallica riffs? I feel slightly offended by this

[@oco2203]

João Sérgio well since he didn't have an all white or black and white explorer.. I'm kinda olay with that

[@oco2203]

But he should've played some

[@ducas8937]

Should have plugged in a AC30 instead hahahhahaha

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yeah they both should have played at least ONE song by Metallica since both James and Kirk played Explorers and V for a long time

[@thewomanwithnohead]

They didn't want to get flagged

[@PeoZeo]

why dont you guys do a podcast where you can talk about guitars and other stuff? People would watch/listen to that

[@CaptAnderton]

So, apart from getting the colour of the V wrong (it does look black though!), my Freddie & Albert Kings the wrong way around & my Schenker brothers mixed up, I thought I did pretty well in this video!! This is what happens when you try & make 5 videos in a day!!!

[@gregstapp1684]

weeee ..... lol

[@EddieVanAidan]

Also, the Scorps album you're thinking of was "Love At First Sting", the song 'Winds of Change' was on the Crazy World album a few years after. Love me some Scorps! Top video :D

[@ronmercer7766]

You tried to contain too much rawk!! in one video. The convergence of the Flying Vee and Explorer co-efficients of rawkness caused temporal disturbances in the force and in turn made accurate information dissemination nigh on impossible. Please do not attempt such manoeuvres in future without proper safety equipment .

[@68gt66]

You guys missed the guy that probably created the most well known guitar solo on the explorer , who both used firebirds and explorers.. Allen Collins, Freebird, lynyrd Skynyrd.. you missed this connection in both your vids.. 😳😁

[@malamute8257]

Finally got this explorer after 10+ years of wanting one since I started playing. Idk how anyone could dislike the shape! Gorgeous.

[@cabbycabby1770]

HM Strats are amazing. E- Claudio Sanchez V- Michael Schenker

[@troyjeffrey4311]

Explorer player: Skwisgaar Skwigelf, taller than a tree. Flying V player: Toki Wartooth, not a bumblebee.

[@SuperJackto]

Beat me to it lol.

[@FelixIsMyName]

As a Flying V owner, they are one of the most comfortable guitars to play sat down.

[@fluroflash2803]

They are the same spec guitar with a different body 😂

[@Joe-hm1zk]

Fluro Flash I mean, they're spec'd the same as some Les Pauls too. Nothing wrong about that.

[@TheZooropaBaby]

Thinking about it, even in 1959 when tehy were originally introduced, they were basically same guitars but with different shape, right?

[@fluroflash2803]

Yeah. I just thought it was funny how similar they are

[@chrisdavidson911]

what were you expecting?

[@Robstafarian]

The were introduced in 1958.

[@vadicus]

Lee I want you to know that I love the banter you guys get into with each other and the crew behind the camera. It's almost like that's more of the reason why I watch than even the review itself. Also the beach balls are hilarious. And exploding coffee.

[@abhishek91dan]

Cmon, you said Scorpions. How can we forget Matthias Jabs for his unique Explorers. Infact Gibson had made him custom Explorer 90 during the 80's..

[@SG-wj2qj]

Theirs actually one for sale on my local Buy and sell... For a cool $5000

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Yep, Mathias Jabs is so under-rated !

[@dunemetal67]

Allen Collins late of Skynyrd too

[@RicardoGordo]

Not Freddie King. Albert King! :)

[@sethheaster5715]

Love Albert.

[@thehunter24]

That bothered the hell out of me. Both are great.

[@slorr55]

The explorer on black would be perfect

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

slorr55 there's a black version, dont worry!!!

[@ItalianBacon]

The 2019 B-2 Explorer comes in black and it will be less than 900 US dollars. :)))))

[@hollow3122]

we got a hetfield fan ;)

[@PigMCplayer]

Jonathan Bowman reading this is funny now :)

[@namename3992]

RED

[@bigJohnnybabyboy]

You know what? Captain & Chappers are still the best guitar videos on KZbin. Not because of the info or the playing (although The Captain is awesome), but because of the comedy factor and their amiable dispositions.

[@marcushogan6613]

Never been a big explorer fan. the shape doesn't appeal to me. I'd buy a V for blues though. Albert King and Hendrix to the max!!!

[@neuk01642]

I did it. Got a 2014 V120 in Classic white... just a magical guitar. BBPro pups front and rear. The neck pick up is quite simply biblical. Sounds unbelievable in the middle position with a little of the bridge volume rolled off.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Marcus Hogan - The appeal doesn't shape to me, but I like it.

[@658magnus]

And Jimmy Page! For one song, You Shook Me from Led Zeppelin I.

[@marcushogan6613]

Little known fact too! Also these days Joe Bonamassa is rocking not one but two original 58 Vs!!!!!!!!!!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Judas Priest KK Downing used a V as did Dave Mustaine of Megadeath so tons of hard rock metal besides blues

[@garycasey7986]

Thanks for the little bit of Rock Bottom, you made an old man very happy!

[@tomosedwards8369]

Made this 29 year old very happy too. Love that song!

[@Cyberpunk-G]

Love the Explorer, looks so classy!

[@kevinsmos]

Anyone gonna talk about that at 4:15

[@fluroflash2803]

Lack of colours is stupid

[@peppers1587]

Fluro Flash you can get them in any color you want, as long as they are black.

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

That Explorer sure is a funny shade of black.

[@jacobreece1971]

There's black, charcoal black, onyx black, jet black, midnight black, noir black, carbon black, and ebony. What do you mean lack of colors?

[@Masterfighterx]

Although, the V is not black...

[@theeholygoalie]

Jacob Reece you forgot Wesley Snipes black

[@darktempest53]

Not a fan of the way you can clearly see the explorer is a 3pc body. A 2pc would've been better...

[@jacobreece1971]

ion 53 and probably an excuse to shoot the price up $500

[@darktempest53]

Jacob Reece If I'm paying £1199 a guitar company in debt should have no excuses for lack of quality

[@jacobreece1971]

ion 53 umm yeah the excuse is it's a Gibson 😂

[@Masterfighterx]

3 pieces is not a lack of quality.. The Explorer is a big body to fill.. There are worse examples of multi piece bodies than this (and this is not even bad..)

[@darktempest53]

Zyx it's blatant and ugly... To me it's a lack of quality. 2 piece body with a nice neat glue line down the middle looks fine... this just looks horrable. I know explorers are big, but I expect better from Gibson

[@soumakbasak9848]

I wish they made a Flamed Tobacco burst explorer or V

[@jamatheo]

Oh God yes. I'd sell my kidney to get one...

[@zpacula]

Cap is playing in standing position?! Now that's outside of his comfort zone.

[@chrissilverhand1]

Well there's a surprise...the gorgeous Gibson gig bag isn't on the website......

[@liammay12]

dude i cant get over the subtle editing on these videos

[@Ronsat]

Rudolph Schenker,( Another Flying V Player ) Micheal's Brother was in the Scorpions. Micheal did join for a while and guested on some albums after UJ Roth left. Love the Explorer there....Tottaly Jurassic chord sound!

[@duffmatty63]

Michael played on the Scorpion's record LOVEDRIVE as a guest soloist when he about 24 years old and having recently left UFO. His brother Rudolph has been in the band all along. Loved hearing Rob play a bit of "Rock Bottom". The live version on STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT by UFO remains one of the best live double albums ever released. Killer guitar work.

[@froggore52]

Flying Vs looks awesome, but I sorta don't like that they force you to sit in the "classical guitar" sitting position. Is it something you get used to pretty fast?

[@andyreynolds5575]

Chris House I bought a Jackson Flying V years ago for about 400 quid, it's sounds better than my Jem! but I can't play it for shit 😂. I think you need to spend quite a bit of time with it, even stood up its not the same, it's as if everything has been moved over to the left by 2 or 3 frets

[@raytorvalds3699]

I changed my sitting position to "classical guitar" on my Les Paul (to make the change from standing to sitting smaller). It felt a bit weird at first but I got used to it really fast. A couple of days. YMMV of course.

[@Artec619]

Im so used to my LTD V that i have a tough time going back to a more traditional guitar and playing while sitting. I dont think it took me that long to get used to it though

[@charlesedwards6390]

It’s closer to the position it sits in when your standing so probably a better idea to practice in the classical position if your sitting down.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

that is because the V is meant to be played while standing up! Standing it is super fun and easy to play

[@Belletje72]

07:10 best moment ever... the ball!

[@redbandmedia79]

Great to have the fun back in the videos a bit more. Funny edits too. Cheers fellas

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

Rudy Schenker was rhythm guitarist in the Scorpions. Michael Schenker was lead guitarist in the 70's but left in 79. Mathias Jabs has been on lead ever since.

[@Masterfighterx]

Is rhythm guitarist*

[@AeolianReflex]

Michael was the lead guitarist for the Scorpions 1st album then left to join UFO. He quit UFO and came back in 79 to record the Love Drive album and then quit again to go solo.

[@hopfrogg9599]

Maybe not the most famous ones, but the ones I immediately thought of: E - Allen Collins V - Albert King

[@fantom7794]

explorer: Allen Collins, Lynyrd Skynyrd flying v: Dave Rude, Tesla

[@Daronor01]

Just bought my second guitar. A Explorer 2017 HP EB. Im excited like a little kid before Christmas!

[@AdamMalisheski1]

Randy Rhoads on the V.

[@auduneggen4847]

His V's weren't Gibsons though.

[@AdamMalisheski1]

I never realized that. He had that Les Paul so I thought the polka dot one was a Gibson too. Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@nonnone7060]

@@auduneggen4847 they were Jackson's right?

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Man, Rob's airdrumming-skills are on point. It's like I could actually hear it.

[@JeffStarr]

I've always associated the "color" for a Flying V as a natural Korina. Long Live Albert King!

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

Bill Keliher!

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Kelly Clarkson!

[@maxhemp7542]

R Kelly!

[@FilippaArendt]

I like the explorer best 🎸🙌🔥

[@legoharry100]

What in tarnation? Chappers and the Captain aren't using Victory Amps for once? Is this even an Anderton's video?

[@jacobreece1971]

$1300 I'm getting an Explorer

[@robertpurdy4452]

I ordered a left handed Explorer last week.

[@jacobreece1971]

Matt86Man Do you live in America? Because I'd rather not deal with international shipping.

[@jacobreece1971]

Matt86Man okay I'll see. No promises

[@escapethechains]

when it comes to left handed models that rarely get made they sell out fast for us. Like the 2012 fire bird tribute lefty sold out fast. Right handed are a dime a dozen but us lefties always get screwed. Now is our time!! lol

[@ardahaywood]

Why would you be a Ferrari that's not red? Why would you buy a V that's not Heritage Cherry?

[@DannyGadish]

why buy a red ferrari when you can buy a Lamborghini in any color you want

[@Ross-nj6ck]

Used to go into the town to play a cherry V every Saturday in my local music shop about 20 years ago. It's the one that got away :(

[@Preussenpenner]

I play old school Death Metal, a black V is rather fitting :)

[@menjoSIM]

John Doe why buy a flying v if it doesnt flies?

[@bjen3273]

A white Ferrari definitely works. I agree red is the classic, but white is nice too.

[@anthonydevito1298]

Extra great video today boys! Look forward to it every day.

[@wiseguy9202]

I have the 2006 gold hardware Explorer re-issue and it came with the 496R/500T pickups which I absolutely love.

[@nickfox7756]

Love your videos, guys! I enjoy learning about the guitars and their history and also the stories you tell while sometimes going off in the wrong direction :) thank you for doing what you do!

[@godwillhunting2]

Lynard Skynard's Allen Collins played the solo to Freebird on a Explorer

[@ThatMattGoodMusic]

My Dad has two of those 'The Strat' guitars. Two HM Strats from the same year with the kahler trem, 24 fret (very flat and wide!) neck and the 'Strat' headstock. Both in Turquoise. Really nice guitars.

[@morphine0000]

I have to say Captain Lee, that Explorer at the beginning of the video does look fantastic on you.

[@ajaypaismanathan5269]

The demo at the start was on fire.

[@leftyzappa231]

Bloody Gooch. :P The thing that makes me HAPPY is that they FINALLY issued left handed versions of these this year.

[@aosemjamir4350]

You guys are becoming as exciting as ever......

[@whittlad]

Yes Michael Schenker was in both the Scorpions and UFO. He started with the Scorpions before joining UFO and then did another brief stint with the Scorps.

[@audioman612]

Since there were some comparisons to Fender, there are a few Gibsons that are worth mentioning. I think the closest to a Fender guitar that I can think of is the Victory MVX, which was an uneven double-cut with all 6 tuners one side of the headstock and a HS style configuration (I say style because the middle pickup was actually a stacked humbucker like a Fender noiseless pickup). There was also a HH-configured MV2. Both models featured coil split switches. Lastly, the victory series also had 1 and 2 pickup bass guitars as well. The single pickup Standard model was passive, while the two pickup Artist model had active Moog electronics (similarly to the RD Artist bass). There was also the Corvus series, which had a very unusual shape, and was available as a SSS model (as well as a single and double humbucker models as well). Lastly, there were the S-1 as well as the Marauder. Both of them had Les Paul-ish body shapes with V style headstocks, bolt-on necks, and Bill Lawrence designed pickups. The S-1 had a SSS configuration, while the Marauder had a HH configuration (with the bridge humbucker being a small "blade" model, resembling a larger single-coil in looks). These guitars resembled Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters (or Telecaster Customs in the case of the Marauder) in terms of tone, and I guess people figured that they'd buy a Fender if that's the sound they wanted. Angel Olsen is playing an S-1 these days. I've always wanted to try a lot of these guitars; especially the ones with Bill Lawrence pickups, as they look interesting. I've also really like the Victory MVX since I discovered it, but have never seen one in person.

[@victorramsey5575]

I was born with a Explorer in my hands! The V and Explorer were designed by Ted McCarty who also worked for GM designing cars. The V and Explorer take styling cues from a '58 Buick.

[@daniellekoran7906]

Because of this video I gave in to the fact that Gibson suddenly cares and is making a left handed version of these and bought a Flying V.

[@skippityblippity8656]

that haze bit was perfect

[@Djentfan420]

JAMES HETFEILD

[@jacobreece1971]

NIssan Silvia OOOOOLLLLLLDDDDD Metallica. He's played ESP for a long time.

[@oco2203]

He did use (and still uses) a cream V...A beautiful guitar

[@Masterfighterx]

He's known to play Explorers and Vs (And LPs of course), doesn't matter if it's Gibson or not, it's the shape that's in question here.

[@ministredesaffairesetrange8319]

Jacob Reece james is still using Gibson V , Kirk is using esp V

[@sgodden1]

Rudi Schenker is the flying v player who has been in The Scorpions throughout their career. Michael was in only very briefly in the early days!

[@vming8058]

How do you guys not know Gibson calls these guitars the "modernist" series? (1:22)

[@JWCFB]

You guys have got to wake up to who Michael Schenker is. Especially Lee. I hear by command you both to listen to the UFO album called Strangers in the Night. Its recorded live in America and is some of the greatest guitar work ever. It is a must have for any guitar player.

[@sethheaster5715]

Just a little suggestion for the editor, could you leave the stats on the screen for longer so that folks have time to read them all? Like, yeah I could pause or rewind to read them, but I want to hear Rob and The Captain play while I read them. Thanks.

[@Mikachu2407]

I like the little edits, great video

[@PreppinTexan]

I'm shocked no one has mentioned Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria. He's a legend and plays Explorers!

[@hearinggonebeethoven5787]

Gibson + Marshall = Instant Climax....

[@alanbmx321]

The Flying V and the Explorer were originally marketed as the “modernistic” line in 58

[@adamgarcia268]

Claudio Sanchez and Brendon Small, not the most famous explorer players but they made me love them

[@chuwy2k]

Do NOT forget the Ibanez Iceman, from 1975. The body is compared with the “X” shapes, as Gibson Explorer or Flying V.

[@randallparker8477]

I enjoy all the tangents!~! The tones are so much more fluid when you guys stand it up.

[@JoeGuitar]

Most famous Explorer player- Pete Willis - Def Lepard Most famous Flying V player - Michael Schenker ( he was in Scorpians,then UFO, then Scorpians again for Lovedrive recording, then MSG, then McAuley Schenker, then UFO again in the 90's, then Micheal Schenker)

[@Knightrider1111]

You have to wear a strap with leather or faux leather on the inside of the strap if you are playing a V or an SG. The strap will grip to your shirt and won't move at all.

[@lewisnoble8473]

another great video from the captain and the chappers. i love the explorer, i have never been that keen on the v.

[@zenmaster1752]

These two guitars are awesome ! I own a 2018 Gibson Explorer and my next buy will be the Flying V. Both available as lefty.

[@layladystay]

the Modern was specifically for Bo Diddley. He likened the shape to a car fin. He owned an actual modern and was used by his bandmates

[@jode_steele]

Great vid fellas. Love the Big Breakfast reference. More gobby behind the camera interjections. S'all good. :)

[@Y.m1rix]

I’ve had one guitar for years lol I wish I could get a guitar like that! Maybe one year lol have a great new year choppers and the captain!!! You guys are awesome!!!

[@Maloss]

"Bonjour le syndicat d'initiative" Ffs Rob I'm french and you killed me there XD

[@rikmcrae]

They both sound incredible. The Marshall amp Lee's using is kicking. Great tone.

[@andyreynolds5575]

Yes!!! Exploding mugs are back!! Really nice straight into amp tones 🎸🎼.

[@dannydimercurio577]

LOL I was thinking of the Fender HM Strat right before Lee mentioned it. I personally think those guitars were really cool and underrated. Definitely fit the times of the late 80's and early 90's.

[@AtlasGuitar]

Well, the Captain played that Explorer appropriately low. Thank you for not committing the sin of wearing it too high.

[@olemartinholter6039]

Great show guys! This is like Top Gear for guitars. I don't really care much for either the V or the Explorer - I come here for the jokes!

[@SteveoBurrito11]

Right off the bat, i love chapters' guitar strap

[@LawrenceDeVere2000]

The sweep on that mini wah is niceee

[@AllanGildea]

Good to see Gibson have extended their range of exploding coffee mugs for the new collection. Never gets old. Cheers Rory!

[@Robstafarian]

I became an E-type convert three months ago, thanks to the Schecter E-1 Standard (its neck geometry suits me very well, in stark contrast to Explorers).

[@Mission2Transition641]

Both Rudoph and Michael Schenker were in the early version of Scorpions. Schenker left after one album to join UFO. After leaving UFO, he rejoined Scorpions to play Scorpions 1979 album Lovedrive..before going solo. The Ultimate V rock n roll axeman!

[@devonfelix5943]

man the captain had some really great playing in this video. I like it!

[@kaisarsaoudi3673]

I love u guys i watch your videos for : 10% info 40% guitar playing 60% the talking so funy so intresting ❤

[@JKM395]

I'm not sure, but this may be the best video you've ever done. Albert King by the way.

[@Bealzeebozzo]

"Modernist series" was the name given to Explorer/Futura , Flying Vee & the holy grail Moderne of the original 3 Modernistic run in 58 lads ;)

[@forcelethal296]

Excellent guitar demo but I was most impressed with Rob's drum solos.

[@chrisfleetwood6008]

I like the new Gibson double cut. Hoping to find one used some day, and give it a good home.

[@Zuhlsmann1]

See these are the videos I love! Where Chappers and The Captain jam out and talk about guitars!!! The best personalities/presenters on the channel WITHOUT A DOUBT! That aside! Gibson DID release a new shape this year... it had my curiosity until I found out it cost 4 grand! Didn't even try to sell the guitar from the main lineup...

[@holysmoke7887]

wow he played a Michael Schenker riff I thought Id never hear one one here

[@vdubpowered]

I personally think James Hetfield or Lzzy Hale when I see an explorer and when I see a V I think of Paul Stanley / Randy Rhodes / Hendrix, Kirk Hammett

[@MrStephenlederle]

I've never played a V but I've always played guitar in the classical seated position so I'm sure it would be super comfortable.

[@chucktalley6110]

I've just order the 2018 explorer. I've always wanted one

[@warmongerhero]

Can we just take a moment to talk about how cool they looked standing up while playing.

[@christianwerth3601]

michael schenker was in the scorpions as well, he co foundet them with his brother and later on joint ufo after he was touring the ok. he later re joint the scorpions

[@colourbloo]

I love the double cut idk why people don't like it

[@sprahs68]

Love at first sting. Rudy schenker, also... Tommy Shaw and Mathias Jabs (hilariously also of the Scorps) played explorers