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@xxloki713xx6 ай бұрын
One explorer player you should definitely check out is Claudio Sanchez from the band Coheed and Cambria. He played a few really cool ones. Got lots of great tones out them too.
@garfinn45556 ай бұрын
I will add one of my favorites to the list, Rickey Medlocke. A guy I think is vastly underrated as not only a guitar player, but as a singer & songwriter, as well.
@TheGuitarShow6 ай бұрын
Many thanks indeed
@sylviafoster90938 ай бұрын
Allen Collins was a master on the Explorer guitar.
@lfader6 ай бұрын
Very emotional lead guitar player I love Allen Collins Saw him x3 w Skynyrd 💥
@M1SFT_Gort.Official2 ай бұрын
hell yeah
@weeds5611 ай бұрын
Love the channel. Another long time explorer player is Ricky Metlocke. Skynyrd and Blackfoot.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Many thanks indeed
@andrewpappas931111 ай бұрын
Explorer players that immediately come to mind for me - James Hetfield (Metallica) - The Edge (U2) - Allen Collins (Lynyrd Skynyrd) - Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) - Eric Clapton - Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) - Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) - Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top)
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 🎸
@andrewpappas931111 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitarShow Awesome video, I was surprised to see Neil Young on here since I didn’t know that he played an Explorer so that was cool to see. For some other videos in this series, how about continuing with the oddball shapes and do Flying Vs or Firebirds? That could also be cool, but great vid as always
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks I've already dont the reverse Firebird - but I have to do the non-reverse Firebird - which should be real fun! @@andrewpappas9311
@andrewpappas931111 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitarShow So you have, I didn’t realize you’ve done that one already but non-reverse Firebirds are really cool as well
@atomicwedgie81766 ай бұрын
The Edge, sooooooooo overrated.
@alohamark302511 ай бұрын
Everyone should have an Explorer and Flying V in their collection. My korina Explorer is from the 80's (Norlin Era), and the guitar has Shaw pickups. Solid rock tone and a keeper for life, unless someone wants to trade a 50's.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
I totally agree!
@georgeprice421210 ай бұрын
Explorer? Yeah. Flying V? I look dorky with one.
@TheGuitarShow10 ай бұрын
ditto @@georgeprice4212
@jltrem11 ай бұрын
Ramon, I've been a Neil Young fanatic since the Springfield days but have NEVER seen a photo of him playing an Explorer. Thank you for providing a first for me.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
My pleasure bro
@jltrem11 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitarShow Wow! Also when you mentioned Alvino Ray and his Singing Guitar it brought back a memory I had from seeing him on television when I was a kid (71 now, even older than Bob) and being amazed at how it was done.
@derekclacton11 ай бұрын
Great video, Ramon! Just one to add, from me - Ricky Medlock (Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd) 👍
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Many thanks! He's a great picker!
@derekclacton11 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitarShow Sure is and I misspelled his name; it’s Rickey Medlocke :) KZbin auto spell says Rickety, so I dodged a bullet there!
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Ah thanks for that Derek - another question - are from Clacton-on-Sea in Essex? @@derekclacton
@dwainphillips5 ай бұрын
Dave Hlubeck Molly Hatchet Jeff Carlisi of 38 Special also Explorer players
@telecasterjim17 ай бұрын
Ricky Medlocke played many over the years.
@TheGuitarShow7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jimedick94963 ай бұрын
Matthias Jabs of the Scorpions is definitely the best guitarist to ever play the Explorer. He has so many different types and he even has his own signature Explorer. It’s the Explorer 90 that was designed and made to fit Jabs requests. It’s made with a smaller body and 24 frets.
@TheGuitarShow3 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@sikad2damax24 күн бұрын
Explorer 90 that's the guitar model ,I'm always curious MJ s guitars specially the strat one
@doc_matter11 ай бұрын
I love this series series you got going on, I have watched all your videos, some multiple times! Keep it up man I hope they never stop!!
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks - that means a lot!
@cliftonfulkerson362710 ай бұрын
This was fantastic!!! Thanks for making this for us. Loved it
@johvanortiz626711 ай бұрын
I have a Harley Benton EX-76 (Explorer copy) and it is a fantastic guitar! The shape is very comfortable. My favorite explorer players are Eric Clapton, Dave Groll, and Gary Moore.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Very nice indeed
@Shred_The_Weapon11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this one also, Ramon. One player who most people don’t know about is Survivor co-founder and constant Frankie Sullivan. In a centerfold picture in the insert from *Ultimate Survivor* with the lineup that recorded “Eye of the Tiger” (Frankie, vocalist Dave Bickler, keyboardist & co-founder Jim Peterik, bass player Stephen Ellis & drummer Marc Droubay) miming the song on TV, Frankie is seen holding a white-finish Explorer sands pick guard. That may have been the only time he played an Explorer or was seen with one, since Frankie Sullivan’s name might be better associated with the Stratocaster and the Les Paul. Another player I associate with the body shape is Tommy Shaw. Between the release of the Styx album *Cornerstone* and its followup, *Paradise Theater,* Tommy acquired a ‘76 Explorer that’s visible in the video from “Babe”. Tommy played that Explorer on the last 2 Styx records with its classic lineup of DeYpung, Young, Shaw, Panozzo and Panozzo (the last being *Kilroy was Here).* The mods Tommy made to it included installing a Tune-o-Matic bridge and a DiMarzio lead pickup (presumably in bridge position). During their *Return to Paradise* tour in ‘96, Tommy was playing a an Explorer-shaped Hamer.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Pleasure bro, thanks for this addition!
@lfader6 ай бұрын
Clapton - Gary Moore -Allen Collins - Rick Neilson Mathias Jabs - Billy gibbons 🌟 EVH & Lynch( Ibanez Destroyer)
@linheitzig922711 ай бұрын
As usual Goose, a very informative & interesting video. Thank you Goose.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tangentz000711 ай бұрын
I wonder how many young guys remember any of this history. Good job. It was a major tone part of the 3 guitar attack of Lynyrd Skynyrd.❤❤❤
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Great comment, thanks
@brandonjackson58656 ай бұрын
Al Collins is my favorite of all the Skynyrd guitarists, love watching old footage of him playing he definitely loved his job. I don’t know how many younger guys know about it . Though not a Gibson Edward used his Ibanez Destroyer for tracking anything on VH1 that didn’t require a tremolo, and I happen to believe it was the stock Ibanez pickup probably made by Maxon in the bridge.
@georgeprice421211 ай бұрын
I think a Guitar World cover should give a hint as to why Dave hasn’t been seen with his black Explorer since 2003: it was broken along the wiring canal on the guitar.
@hesekie111 ай бұрын
A great, wide-ranging list
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Many thanks indeed
@williampayne767811 ай бұрын
The Egge from U2 played a Gibson Explorer. And James Hatfield plays a Gibson Explorer as well. My Friend from friend from the Welsh hard Band Called ShovelFace they From Aberdare South Wales Valleys plays Epiphone Explorer.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Nice William - Ill keep an ear to the ground for them
@CathyHolton-jh1xv11 ай бұрын
Regarding the Edge’s 1976, I’ve noticed on a few occasions that his original Explorer has a fret marking on the first fret. I’ve looked at other 76’s in person and on the internet and I’ve never seen a marker on the first fret. He could have had it added, as he’s used to playing Les Paul Customs, but I’m not sure if it was from the factory and maybe a few got out like that.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Many thanks for this info Cathy
@5150show11 ай бұрын
Fantastic show , fantastic channel, fantastic guy !
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Many thanks indeed bro
@Johnsormani3 ай бұрын
I own one of the 1976 ltd baseball neck explorers. All original , down to the tuners. Great guitar
@whyis45stillalive3 ай бұрын
I’m glad you used Allen Collins, for the thumbnail.
@scotty448910 ай бұрын
I don't know if he counts as an Explorer player but Jeff Carlisi of 38 Special played an Explorer clone, a one off custom made by Jay Rhyne, an Atlanta area luthier. Rhyne likely did the custom work on Allen Collins Explorer because he used Collins Explorer as a template to make the body for Carlisi's guitar.
@TheGuitarShow10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info Scotty!
@joserdiazalmodovar18989 ай бұрын
Yeahh so did Early Deff leppard with hamers yes
@arthurabbott47924 ай бұрын
What about Rickey Medlocke from Blackfoot (and Skynyrd in the 2000's)
@doc_matter11 ай бұрын
Imagine Derringer pulling out the P.A.Fs for Super Distortions! 😅😂
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
My thoughts too! ha
@malamuteaerospace63333 ай бұрын
Hey the lead guitarist of 38 Special. I believe his name was Jeff Caralisi, there was/is like 3 guitarists in the band at the time , listen to Hold on Loosely, watch the video, he played an old Explorer with the Eagle on it wood grain. Great video... Thanks..
@glenkepic320811 ай бұрын
Great!!! I played in a band called Explorer. a vid is here. Long Long time ago... As much a i loved and saw players that used them (LS, '77, Jabs, '82), I never liked playing one,,,Knock off (Epi and such) SG, LP, V, FB....always skipped the Explorer....joked recently it was like playing a coffee table. Nice vid, though!
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks Glen I think it’s like marmite you either love them or hate them ha !
@glenkepic320811 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. Wish i had room for the good stuff, to be ready to roll,,The Exp is all that's missing@@TheGuitarShow
@deanbartone81872 ай бұрын
There’s two very important guitar players you forgot one is Jeff Carlisi, even though his was custom-made, but more importantly, Tommy Shaw, undoubtedly one of the Masters of the explorer
@PrettyboyAshtunАй бұрын
dave ghorl is the reason i got mine
@georgeprice421210 ай бұрын
I doubt that Allen bought the Explorer in 1974. He would have been using it during the Second Helping and Nuthin’ Fancy tours. I think the first known use by Allen was the Gimme Back My Bullets tour in 1976, appearances on The Old Grey Whistle Test and their Knebworth show, one of many bands that day opening for The Rolling Stones bare this out. (Although, Allen still used a Firebird for “Free Bird” on TOGWT.)
@TheGuitarShow10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and info George
@james.84426 ай бұрын
Everytime i see gibson explorer, i see James Hetfield..
@joserdiazalmodovar18989 ай бұрын
You forgot Sammy Hagar, Joe Bonamassa,,
@dr.buzzvonjellar886211 ай бұрын
Entertaining episode!
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks Dr
@sarasarah18106 ай бұрын
Pete Willis...along with his Hamer.
@TheGuitarShow6 ай бұрын
Thanks
@sarasarah18106 ай бұрын
im sure most dont considerhim legendary but he is to me. nice ch btw.@@TheGuitarShow
@JuddLofthouse11 ай бұрын
I always wanted a explorer but just to pointy for me 😩congratulations I’ve just noticed your close to 50k subs 👌well deserved
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much Paul
@victorycrosby489611 ай бұрын
Jonny winter made me a fan of the mini humbucker exployer.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Me too! Thanks
@mygreatbigfoot167911 ай бұрын
Didn’t B.Jones play one ?
@DJPLAYNICE11 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🤘🏼
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Pleasure bro
@doc_matter11 ай бұрын
What do you mean by, "the $10,000 les paul" at the 3:15 mark Could you elaborate? Im not familiar
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
I think Lee is either talking about the current value of Gibsons at that time, or that Clapton had just paid $10,000 for a burst.
@bobchristopher58424 ай бұрын
One great guitarist you left out is Paul Warren. He had original Explorer and his band was called Explorer. He played guitar on "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" at age 17, guitarist for Rare Earth, Rod Stewart and too many to mention. A blues player whos has owned a thousand old guitars in his career.
@MrMike-fm8bp11 ай бұрын
Great job !!
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Many thanks Mike!
@StuartAlderson7 ай бұрын
What about the boys in AIRBOURNE, they’ve used Explorers from day one
@TheGuitarShow7 ай бұрын
Thanks Stuart!
@70g3575 ай бұрын
When anyone asks Monday... What I did this weekend...? My reply will be .... Waiting on my 2023 Gibson Explorer....
@TheGuitarShow5 ай бұрын
so cool - cant beat an Ex!
@MojoHaiku7 ай бұрын
I saw Edgar Winter with Rick Derringer in '74 and Rick was playing that Explorer; it was the first one I'd ever seen. BTW, Poco opened at that show.
@piplee14397 ай бұрын
Allen paid 4 grand in 74?!???! Blimey 🤔
@mikemb1237 ай бұрын
You missed Johnny Winter.
@clivewinter83214 ай бұрын
Didn't mention about paul stanley of kiss using one in 1977 on their rock n roll Over tour
@grahamt3311 ай бұрын
Ramon, can you do a similar video, but on the Flying V ?
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Yes I promise! Next up is the SG
@Za7a7aZ8 күн бұрын
Would be nice if you would do a Gibson V Legendary Gibson V PLayers special
@rickystokes8917 ай бұрын
You forgot paul and Ace of kiss
@TheGuitarShow7 ай бұрын
Thanks for reminding me!
@CaptainCraigKWMRZ11 ай бұрын
With all the hype of "Greenie" I find it far more interesting that they own two '58 V's and Explorers! Come on Gibson, smell the money!!
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Yep! ha
@rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha486911 ай бұрын
19 originals were made. The most expensive guitars around today. Make an original burst seem like peanuts in terms of price. Hey have you ever seen the famous add of Clapton in music man magazine oops Goose just showed it. I have a theory based on claptons face in that picture. I think when they to,d him to cover up the bout with his sleeve that’s the minute he found out in was a mod not a prototype lol
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Ha you are probably right - great theory though!
@williampayne767811 ай бұрын
Can you do Alex Lefeson from Rush
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
yes of course William I will cover him soon
@Lolo.132 ай бұрын
Rickey Medlocke?
@meganostra663310 ай бұрын
Dude, Jeff Carlisi??
@TheGuitarShow10 ай бұрын
Thanks bro
@buschovski19 ай бұрын
Junior Marvin....love him
@Ricardo-uo7ed4 ай бұрын
Matthias jabs
@maxvecna29138 ай бұрын
In the late '70s and early '80s Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult was playing Explorers during parts of their sets. I thought the guitar really fit his playing style better than anything he's played since.
@bastianogr496029 күн бұрын
No Ricky Medlocke? 😮
@user-df2od4cz3b4 ай бұрын
And why does no one mention the outstanding and unique Matthias Jabs🙄!?!? He made Gibson Explorer much more famous than Hatfield,Collins, and other mediocre mid-level guitarists!!! Matthias showed how unique this guitar is in the hands of a true guitar virtuouso!!! I'm even ashamed of you!!!You mentioned all sorts of non-musicians,while forgetting Matthias!!!
@KOBRA96-452 ай бұрын
Ain’t no way you called Hetfield, the master of down picking a mediocre mid level guitarist😂
@Daron597Ай бұрын
@@KOBRA96-45 same with collins
@user-df2od4cz3bАй бұрын
@K.O.B.R.A All of them...Hatfield,Collins, and many others "greats and legendary" Matthias will easily blow off the podium with his brilliant style and a variety of different playing techniques!!! He is one of the greatest(and one of the MOST TECHNICAL),who really knows how to play the guitar,and not just posturing on stage!!! After all,if you take PURE SKILL,many and many already legendary guitarists are not much for him!!!
@malamuteaerospace63333 ай бұрын
Just looked at the video, his Explorer has eagles in the fret board, it's an awesome Guitar, I would love to know what year and specific model, maybe it's a custom shop piece... Thanks.....
@kc0lif11 ай бұрын
jeff carisi 38 special has one.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@413TomaccoRoad4 ай бұрын
Allen Collins and the Edge. Those are only 2 off the top of my head. Joe Bonamassa uses a Korina Explorer sometimes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpjLhWuOZ9B3aZIsi=dmQPCumGjbAc3ofI Oh yeah, Rick Nielson too.
@413TomaccoRoad4 ай бұрын
Rick Nielson traded with George...? George who?
@piplee14397 ай бұрын
This is a tongue in cheek comment but you did say legendary guitarists ? I know why and what you’re going to think but why include The Bevell from U2?
@TheGuitarShow7 ай бұрын
good point!
@piplee14397 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@piplee14397 ай бұрын
🍌as sharp as a banana 🤣🤣🤣
@piplee14397 ай бұрын
Marleys Gibson ???? Anything on it ? Not Marleys ghost😂😂😂
@TheGuitarShow7 ай бұрын
I'm doing a video on Marley really soon
@space_andyy10 ай бұрын
Ehem... Skwisgaar Skwigelf (Brendon Small)
@Lee-hq6tf6 ай бұрын
Well, i wouldn't go so far as to say Neil Young played an explorer, so much as he held one, and caused it to make noise. He's about as good a guitar player, as he is a singer! Nick Jonas is Eddie van Halen, compared to him.
@MAP44811 ай бұрын
1st of all u jumped the gun, u don't quite have 50,000 subs. 2nd you completely skipped over Eddie. I'm not even an Eddie lover but I do know he played several explorers & even cut one up.
@TheGuitarShow11 ай бұрын
Thanks I also have lost the Eddie guitar history video - due to copyright issues which Im trying to resolve - I will try to get that video back up