Good price on Gibson Explorer Bass with graphic finish

Nocturnal · November 07, 2010, 05:05:25 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cool-Gibson-Explorer-Bass-1986-Rock-n-Roll-/120644463761?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c16f86c91

Seems like a reasonable price compared to the usual Ebay offerings.

Aussie Mark · November 07, 2010, 05:34:06 PM

"it doesn't have standard pickups mucking up the look of the body"

Yes, a piezo will definitely "rock your face off"

Dave W · November 07, 2010, 10:46:16 PM

That may be lower than other asking prices we've seen, but those don't sell. The final price here is about right.

uwe · November 08, 2010, 08:57:49 AM

Quote from: Aussie Mark on November 07, 2010, 05:34:06 PM
"it doesn't have standard pickups mucking up the look of the body"

Yes, a piezo will definitely "rock your face off"

Actually, the Piezo sounds pretty raw on those and not sterile - perhaps because it was such an early one. The Shadow Explorers certainly have a more assertive tone across all frequencies than the regular ones with the lame Grabber pups. The warmth of the maho body and the overt "thereness" of the Piezo go together well.

Denis · November 08, 2010, 09:52:43 AM

Someone decided they liked it: the auction is over!

gearHed289 · November 08, 2010, 10:41:20 AM

"So, let's recap all the "Pros" of this bass:
Paint job: Awesome"

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

Pass the sandpaper.....

uwe · November 08, 2010, 01:13:04 PM

Is there a Gibson bass more appropriate for that kind of finish?

Denis · November 08, 2010, 01:21:44 PM

Well, this Charvel Explorer is still over at Harry's...

http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=4484.0

Barklessdog · November 08, 2010, 01:25:51 PM

horrible pictures again, all you see is the graphics. Did it have a body shape?