The NEW WHITE Gibson 84 Explorer (2023 Model) FIRST CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE!!!

[@Darth.Shredder]

Looks good. I like them now but didn't back in the day. When I was a kid I ordered an alpine white one through a mom & pop Gibson dealer. That was around 1983 when you relied on magazines to keep up with things and stores didn't stock everything. I remember being upset when it finally showed up and it was the new version not the 1976 one with the pickguard and 3 in line controls. Even worse, it had a factory Kahler. I worked all summer cutting lawns and delivering newspapers and paid in full (I think it was close to $600). I'll never forget opening the case and me and the owner of the store both looked at each other in shock. LOL Back then everything was done the old fashioned way. I eventually sold it and bought a used Ibanez Destroyer. Of course now it would have fetched a lot more than what I got back then.

[@AFXSnares]

Damn I was just about to pick up a black one but that classic white finish is just beautiful. I’ll wait till they restock this one instead.

[@GluedBarstool]

I have an original 1985 for sale for $5000. If you are interested otherwise the new white one is not gonna be available until likely the summertime because they are having issues with production.

[@AFXSnares]

@@GluedBarstool I appreciate it man but I just don’t have that kind of cash to throw around. How do you find the balance of the new 80s models while standing? Does the neck sit naturally a few degrees up or down from horizontal?

[@ninjarmoni]

So did I

[@rhodesyguitar4467]

Now that is one for the wish list. It’s absolutely stunning. Why are Gibson only doing the black version and the white 70s explorer. This one tops them both by a mile. New dream guitar right here. Please have fun!!

[@GluedBarstool]

From what I understand they discontinued the 70s Explorer recently. I don’t know if that’s confirmed or not.

[@Flickcolt]

So, what do you think? How’s the quality? Fretwork?

[@GluedBarstool]

It’s amazing. I own the original 84 and 85 and the black 80s and it’s great. I have pics of them all at instagram.com/ExplorerHoarder

[@PopcornChicken07]

thats sick i was look to buy one but they sold out while i was sleeping

[@GluedBarstool]

Yes, somebody alerted me on my KZbin comments that they were available that night, and I immediately went over and grabbed one and a buddy of mine bought two for himself and the next thing we knew they were completely sold out. from what I understand they will be sold out until possibly May from what I just heard moments ago

[@PopcornChicken07]

@@GluedBarstool wow may is a long time they are such a cool guitar its awesome how you have multiple of the originals

[@GluedBarstool]

@@PopcornChicken07 yeah hopefully they get them in sooner so other people can enjoy them as well. Thank you so much. Definitely check out my Instagram. Instagram.com/explorerhoarder

[@heavyasi1981]

They are doing it!!!!! well shit, better get the last one paid off to get this one! Thanks for the heads up, im on the list when avalible!

[@GluedBarstool]

Heck ya. Unfortunately they canceled all pre orders and stated they are discontinued until further notice until next year sometime maybe in may

[@CArmenia83]

@@GluedBarstool I keep seeing this being repeated but I just ordered one two days ago and it's out for delivery right now. They just sell out immediately whenever they go in stock. By the time my transaction was done, it was out of stock again.

[@cshades8026]

Have you tried the ESP Eii EX NT in white?

[@GluedBarstool]

Yes, I used to own that. I have pictures of it on instagram.com/explorerhoarder they’re nice quality, but I don’t like sharp edged explorer, so I sold it

[@cshades8026]

@@GluedBarstool yeah that’s kind of what I’m going back and forth on now about lol. I have a Kiesel Hyperdrive in white. However, it’s a neck thru construction and has 24 frets. Still super cool though. How do you like the 80s 2023 in black? What’s your favorite one to play?

[@GluedBarstool]

@cshades8026 I actually love the black 80s one I was the first person to order that one and also the first person to order the new white one and I love them both. I’m actually selling my black one just because I bought an ESPMX 250 and spent a shit ton of money and don’t need another black Explorer. Mine is fully upgraded with all black hardware and locking tuners and I haven’t listed for sale right now I don’t want to sell it, but I need to soften the blow of what I spent on the ESP. Haha if you’re interested, hit me up on Instagram. The e2 is sick And is honestly a higher-quality guitar than the Gibson, but it has the sharp angles, and that kills it for me, but you will not be able to beat the fretwork on that compared to the Gibson that is a huge difference, but it doesn’t mean that the Gipson is bad it just means the e2 is insanely nice compared

[@mattparker672]

Which tuners did you get for the black 2023?

[@Thirteen31Music]

Saw another comment “claiming” they are discontinued in this finish… I find that really hard to believe everyone and his uncle wants this guitar in this colour. Gibson would be mental to choose to not continue it, they’d basically be printing their own money. Iv also heard the white paint is the cause of the hold up although iv nothing to corroborate that but it sounds plausible.

[@GluedBarstool]

People have been saying it’s due to the color for eight months that’s not the reason they have been using classic white on the 70s models for a long time with no problem who knows what the reason is but they are definitely discontinued at least in the short term seems they only sold about three of them

[@Thirteen31Music]

@@GluedBarstoolthe 70s white model has been out of stock everywhere for several months (at least here in the UK) which lends weight to that claim - but as I said no evidence to prove it. I guess we’ll see, as I said they’d be mad not to continue with it since its the one everyone wants… if they’ve made a few why would they not make more?

[@GluedBarstool]

@Thirteen31Music they aren’t out of stock in USA, where Gibson is located. They are everywhere for 70s model. I can order one right now and have it here Tuesday

[@jaymesmustaine684]

It looks like Gibson moved the volume and tone knobs forward so they are not centered in the bottom point of the body now. I noticed that on the black 84 reissue when Sweetwater got them. Probably a great guitar but that would definitely bother me.

[@GluedBarstool]

This and the black are not 84 reissues. They are new model called the 80s explorer. It’s not a reissue. It’s kind of its own thing. They do this so people cannot attempt to modify a new model to a vintage 84 model to try to age, modify and scam others. As an owner of the real 84 model, I appreciate this. Also keeps the value of the vintage 84 up.

[@gizmo1613]

Do you change your hardware on the black one?

[@gizmo1613]

*did

[@GluedBarstool]

Yeah. The factory hardware sucked. It plays and sounds way better than it did from factory now that it’s swapped out with tonepros.

[@gizmo1613]

@GluedBarstool I literally have that same one coming in the mail to me... the all black looks tough I might do the same.

[@GluedBarstool]

You have the black one coming? Add me on Instagram.com/ExplorerHoarder I def suggest going all black for sure on it and with the locking tuners

[@brenthosfelt8918]

How did you get this? Gibson has a page but no link to the guitar (only found by a direct Google search). I was told today they were discontinued in this color.

[@GluedBarstool]

I got super lucky and bought before they sold out. Who told you they are discontinued

[@brenthosfelt8918]

@@GluedBarstool gibson told that to a sweetwater representative I was talking earlier today. The page they made for the guitar was made about four days ago and now has no link and only able to be found by direct search.

[@GluedBarstool]

@@brenthosfelt8918 damn. To my knowledge my buddy and I are the only two people that got them. I showed him the link, he bought two, I bought one and then it said sold out. I received mine days ago and he got his today. I’ve seen one guy show me a receipt from sweet water, they are allowing some ppl to preorder and said that Gibson will have another batch in May - supposedly.

[@brenthosfelt8918]

I really hope they're going to do a bigger release because I've had nothing but quality issues with gibsons and so have my friends. Hell one of my friends bought a 76 reissue new in 2006 and it had yellow and purple paint specks in it. Then less then 6 months later the paint started cracking and flaking off. He contacted gibson and they said it wasn't their problem. Apparently a lot of people had the same issue but gibson told them all to get bent... in a nice way of course. All the gibsons I've owned had the same issues and so have all the gibsons my friends have bought. None of us have bought any gibsons in 15 years. I was willing to get a white 80s explorer to see if the issues they've had were addressed and resolved but until then I'll never get any more gibsons. Either way yours looks great and I hope you enjoy it. If I see them at the namm show this year I'll ask them why they don't want my money haha.

[@ericblaisdell7987]

not discontinued, production temporally halted. Gibson is having massive problems with contaminates in the finished product using white paint. per my Gibson rep.

[@marcinbiczkowski9570]

Where did you get that guitar?

[@GluedBarstool]

Me and my buddy were the only ones they were able to buy them directly from Gibson. They aren’t being sold currently maybe sometime next year they will be available. Just keep checking with Gibson.

[@marcinbiczkowski9570]

Congratulations! On Gibson web site there is no such a thingy. I will wait patiently 🙂 Can you tell what was the current price?

[@GluedBarstool]

Correct it’s not on their website because it’s not being sold right now but it’s the same exact one as the black 2020 version. The only difference is it’s white so it will be the same price at $2500 and when it comes out. I do have a authentic 1985 explorer for sale at instagram.com/explorerhoarder for $5000

[@BaconSniffer578]

How can i get one?

[@GluedBarstool]

You can’t right now. They sold out and have been halted until further notice due to supply issues. I do have an 85 explorer for sale for $5000 obo tho