Early Explorer

Dave W · November 24, 2008, 06:37:59 PM

Nice detective work, Oliver.

I agree with you about the time of the photo. That's the way Lonnie looked at the time "Memphis" became a hit in '63, but he had a band before that.

Keep us posted.

godofthunder · November 24, 2008, 08:53:08 PM

Oliver welcome aboard ! I have always been fasinated by this bass ! Years ago I read that Rick Derringer had owned it and had given it to Randy Jo Hobbs. The words describing it were as I remember " it ain't no dog legged BBQ stick it's a HOSS !" My Ibanez Destroyer circa 1976 clearly shows some influence.

uwe · November 25, 2008, 04:51:25 AM

The saga unravels ...

I would know a nice home for that bass ...

senmen · November 25, 2008, 05:19:54 AM

Uwe,
well I will go searching for the other two now.
Also I do have a nice home for lonely basses.
Keep you informed guys.
Oliver

uwe · November 25, 2008, 08:00:20 AM

But it would need the company of its next of kin!!!

All those Alembics would surely make it feel very self-conscious ...

Chris P. · March 21, 2009, 11:15:49 AM

In a couple of days I'll have my '85 bolt-on Fernades Explorer. After reading this thread I can't wait to join the Explorer club:)

(The Bassist Formerly Known As Chris P.)

TBird1958 · March 21, 2009, 11:29:46 AM

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Are we in the process of an new alter-ego........

Highlander · March 21, 2009, 06:45:13 PM

Uwe and Oliver...

Viel Glück mit der Jagd...!

Okay, so I have stated my case re "Doug "Piranha" Fyghter's (please don't nuke Luton; I know it's not the prettiest place in the UK , but...) imminent enhancement to his collection but seeing that beauty on Uwe's wall does turn my head, in a distinctly envious fashion...

Skynyrd...? Allen Collins used his Explorer for the UK '77 tour and Knebworth... I vaguely remember seeing Def Leppard supporting Sammy Hagar in '78 (ish) with an Explorer bass... certainly remember Neil Young with one in '82, but by then they were springing up all over the place...

(The bassist formely known as Ken S)

hieronymous · March 21, 2009, 10:54:32 PM

Quote from: Doug Fyghter on March 21, 2009, 11:15:49 AM
In a couple of days I'll have my '85 bolt-on Fernades Explorer. After reading this thread I can't wait to join the Explorer club:)

(The Bassist Formerly Known As Chris P.)

Unfortunately, I sold my Exploiter so I am no longer a member of the club, but I'm glad I was able to participate in the genesis of Doug Fyghter!

Chris P. · March 22, 2009, 04:06:09 AM

Hieronymous: We've still got the cat thing.

@ Ken: Doug 'Piranha' Fyghter? Great! You may call me The Piranha if you want. I'm pisces...

Highlander · March 22, 2009, 05:20:21 PM

What's that coming over the hill...?

Is it a (Thunder) Bird...?
Is it a Plane...?
No it's Spiny Norman...!

Doug "The Piranha" Fyghter it is...

Multiple personalities...?
Any guesses for mine...? if you follow such things that question should be a breeze...

Er Uwe, re-read this post... bon chance (I know it's not the correct language, just "CODE"...)

Bionic-Joe · November 29, 2011, 03:32:11 PM

Funny...I can't say at this time...not yet at least...But Today I just spoke to the current owner of the 59 Explorer Bass..... VERY NICE GUY!!!! And no...It's NOT Tom Petersson or anyone famous.

godofthunder · November 29, 2011, 03:39:18 PM

Tom does have one though. I wasn't sure if it was a reproduction or the real deal, I did play it

Bionic-Joe · November 29, 2011, 03:53:36 PM

That was custom built by Main Street Guitars.

godofthunder · November 30, 2011, 07:25:14 AM

Thanks Baz! It looked way to clean to be original.