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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Aussie Mark on August 03, 2011, 07:16:30 PM

Title: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: Aussie Mark on August 03, 2011, 07:16:30 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1986-Gibson-Explorer-Designer-Bass-White-Black-W-Case-/330595430878?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item4cf905f1de
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1985-Gibson-Explorer-Designer-Bass-Black-White-W-Case-/330595430658?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item4cf905f102

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqUOKoYE33cJUY0oBOLHW7i3ow~~0_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: TBird1958 on August 03, 2011, 07:27:59 PM


Does it really surprise anybody here that I like those  ;D


Title: Re: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: Dave W on August 03, 2011, 07:51:08 PM
For something that's supposedly very rare, these come up about every three or four months. I don't recall seeing any one actually sell for more than about $800.

Uwe has his solid red piezo Explorer, he's resisted buying this finish every time it's mentioned. Maybe you'll wear him down eventually.
Title: Re: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: ilan on August 05, 2011, 01:08:15 PM
I like them too. I want to take one for a jazz gig.
Title: Re: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: uwe on August 08, 2011, 12:32:06 PM
T-t-t-t-emptation!  :mrgreen:

But the mind ruleth the flesh. At least it should some of the time.  :-\
Title: Re: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: Dave W on August 08, 2011, 01:03:19 PM
Quote from: uwe on August 08, 2011, 12:32:06 PM
T-t-t-t-emptation!  :mrgreen:

But the mind ruleth the flesh. At least it should some of the time.  :-\

Surely you'll break your rule for this one (http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=5917.msg95183#msg95183).  :vader:
Title: Re: Buying Explorers for finishes. Uwe? LOL
Post by: uwe on August 09, 2011, 02:13:03 AM
If those basses were great otherwise maybe yes, but they are unfortunately not. Any Victory creams them into the ground. That said, I'm gonna play one for the next rehearsal, about time it gets some fresh air!