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Explorer case
« on: May 28, 2008, 04:05:09 AM »
 Anyone have a Epi Explorer case they would like to sell ? My RS Explorer Bird is in dire need of a case ! It came with a gig bag and I hate it.  :P Or maybe a good custom case maker, anyone know one realativley close to upstate NY ?
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Re: Explorere case
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2008, 04:33:59 AM »
Yikes, that's got to be a tough one, we know how hard it is to find one for an NR TB!
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2008, 09:28:56 AM »
The Gibson cases are rare (and absof***inlutely hüge!) and the Epi cases (not as friggin' huge) were deleted alongside the model ... Does it need to be a case? The Warwick Rockbag gig bag for Explorer/Stryker, Buzzard and B.C. Rich basses is well-padded and gives reasonable protection.
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2008, 07:06:59 PM »
 Yeah Uwe it has to be a case, I just can't stand gig bags.
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2008, 11:43:04 PM »
Please don't post pics of that bass again. It's just too beautiful...

Erm: You could make or order a flightcase? A home made flightcase with pro material isn't much more expensive than a brand case.
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2008, 11:50:20 PM »

 "Please don't post pics of that bass again. It's just too beautiful..."

I will discipline him shortly!
 Lets see some shots of you playing this beauty Scott.
 I love that bass!......you never did tell us (or did I miss it?) how it sounds and what you think of it.


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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2008, 08:09:53 AM »

Wish I was close enough to buy it myself but postage to Australia would be twice the price   :-\

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=370053938927
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2008, 08:24:15 AM »
Ooops, I just snapped that up  :-[, it was too tempting being in Europe and all and those cases can gobble up Non Revs, RDs and Rev TBirds too, not just Explorers. Seller's description says he has more in limited stock, but if this is the last one and you would like to have it, Scott, even at the price of shipping it oversize to the US, then you can have it from me.

Uwe

PS: I have a hunch these guys' site might just be outdated, but you should give it a try ...

http://musiciansbuddy.com/52/Bass-Guitar/53/Accessories/1257/Cases/ProductInformation/15272/Epiphone-EXBCS-Explorer-Bass-Case.html
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2008, 03:24:44 PM »
Someone sent me a link, oldpuppy I think, for a source here in the states. I have to check the specs before I buy, this bass is rather large.  :o My review of the bass ? Well it is very well made, plays great and the Lindy Fralin pups sound fantastic ! The bass is much lighter than it looks, very comfortable to play. Run through my Hiwatt it sounds like you would expect it to, ghosts of JE. It came with a Badass I bridge, I put a BA II one it, I like the lower profile. The bass came with a Presicion profile. I expected a 70's profile neck but it is more like a '51. Roy from RS guitars is going to make me a J profile neck in in the near future. If you are looking to have a build done I highly reccomend RS Guitars.
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2008, 03:30:54 PM »
i didn't checked the link first, so I thought you bought a Fenderbird, Uwe... But it's a case.
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2008, 05:54:25 AM »
What?   and not a word of thanks   :rolleyes:

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Master of feline psychologists will you ever forgive my unworthy self?!!!  :sad: :sad: :sad: :-\ :-\ :-\

Danke, danke, danke - that was a great tip, I have four Explorers, but only three cases for them!



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That didn't take you long Uwe   ;)

Not much chance of finding one here so I've already got my mate Anthony building one for me.
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2008, 04:51:10 AM »
 :mrgreen:


I notice they relisted another one saying it was their last one and after just a few hours put up the "Seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale" sign.

You again Uwe?
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2008, 11:50:55 AM »
I'm innocent this time!!!
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2008, 08:24:42 AM »
Sorry man too narrow. Did you get the vids I sent?
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Re: Explorer case
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2008, 08:42:55 AM »
 I did thanks but I have zero time to build a case ! We are moving, today I am painting the barn and getting ready for a open house today, I'd much rather build a case.
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