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POSTED: 08/30/2010 05:52am]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:52:12 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_2 POSTED: 08/30/2010 06:03am]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:03:13 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_3 POSTED: 08/30/2010 06:40am]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:40:29 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_4 POSTED: 08/30/2010 08:49am]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:49:26 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_5 ONLY at the end of sections. Do you realize that, for most people, periods serve as 'checkpoints' for what they've already read? That might be why they're still around...

On the actual review... It doesn't come with locking strap buttons. 'Locking' is actually for attaching something to the guitar, i.e - Strap locks lock the strap to the body, not the buttons to the body, locking tuners keep the strings in place, locking trem clamps down on the strings. What you've described is standard equipment constructed right, not locking hardware.

'Limited Edition' and 'limited run' guitars actually end up being worth less for resale than their regular run counterparts, simply because their numbers are restricted right out of the box. I would much rather want a 60's Paul before I'd want the oldest LE or performer's take on the 60's; Their number wasn't intentionally restricted to foster resale, so I don't know why that factors into your review.

James Hetfield played a guitar based off the original McCarty design of this guitar, not visa versa. Not much more to be said.

And, finally... You never give any specifications on the guitar. Just because Epiphone doesn't list them (And they probably do, but here's the specs on the SamAsh website - http://www.samash.com/p/1984%20Explorer%... %20Guitar%20Assorted%20Colors_1208758) Doesn't mean they don't exist. Looking at this list, it doesn't have locking hardware, just a simple stop-tail, and the tuners don't look like they're locking from the photo.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 09:31am]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:31:28 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_6
Anyway the guitar looks beastly. Still dont think Id buy as Im saving for a Deluxe Jr V. Can someone please, please, please, review the BCRich Deluxe Jr V. Its wierd that such a nice guitar isnt reviewed here.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 11:42am]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:42:25 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_7 EpiExplorer wrote:

You aren't very specific either. And saying 'it looks like James Hetfields guitar' is totally wrong, should be 'James Hetfield Guitar looks like this because its based off this model'. As soon as I saw this review, I wondered: "What crazy antics will Epi be up to in this one?"
POSTED: 08/30/2010 03:23pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:23:01 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_8 review the BCRich Deluxe Jr V. Its wierd that such a nice guitar isnt reviewed here for you and the guy who wrote this review, a "cool" body shape or paint job doesn't mean the guitar is good, just because a band uses a certain guitar doesn't mean you will sound or play like them. In short, those guys don't sound good because of their equipment, they sound good because they practice and make their equipment sound good.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 03:42pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:42:40 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_9 Echoplex wrote:

EpiExplorer wrote:

You aren't very specific either. And saying 'it looks like James Hetfields guitar' is totally wrong, should be 'James Hetfield Guitar looks like this because its based off this model'.
As soon as I saw this review, I wondered: "What crazy antics will Epi be up to in this one?"

I honestly feel disgraced by this review, even though I sold my explorer a while ago.. e.e Ya got ta have soooooul damnit.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 04:20pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:20:10 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_10 powerchords and chugging riffs, but it also adds a little something extra to the cleans as well. Bottom line is its a great guitar for its price, though I would advise you do buy strap locks for it as its shape will cause it to slip out without one.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 04:39pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:39:44 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_11 Diven wrote:

I own this guitar, and while the review is horrible, the guitar is very nice. Though I am a fan of Metallica, I didn't buy the guitar for that reason. I was looking for an explorer that was as close to a Gibson as I could get without have to pay $1000 plus. Compared to standard Epiphone explorers this one played the most like its Gibson counterpart. Being a custom shop guitar it did get some extra attention and it shows. The classic EMG 81/85 combo sounds great for your heavy rock/metal riffing. Something that should also be noted is the natural bass in its tone that is good for your fat
powerchords and chugging riffs, but it also adds a little something extra to the cleans as well. Bottom line is its a great guitar for its price, though I would advise you do buy strap locks for it as its shape will cause it to slip out without one.

Everything this guy said: Seconded.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 05:38pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:38:11 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_12 I did compare with a Gibson Explorer but this won me over with the face that its limited edition, doesn't have a pointless pickguard and came in white.

WHAT?

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ---> WTF??? Pickguards aren't pointless (and you can remove them) and even the best limited edition Epi will NEVER sound as good as real Gibson does.

EpiExplorer wrote:

Diven wrote:

I own this guitar, and while the review is horrible, the guitar is very nice. Though I am a fan of Metallica, I didn't buy the guitar for that reason. I was looking for an explorer that was as close to a Gibson as I could get without have to pay $1000 plus. Compared to standard Epiphone explorers this one played the most like its Gibson counterpart. Being a custom shop guitar it did get some extra attention and it shows. The classic EMG 81/85 combo sounds great for your heavy rock/metal riffing. Something that should also be noted is the natural bass in its tone that is good for your fat
powerchords and chugging riffs, but it also adds a little something extra to the cleans as well. Bottom line is its a great guitar for its price, though I would advise you do buy strap locks for it as its shape will cause it to slip out without one.

Everything this guy said: Seconded.

Thirded; these guys sound like they know what are they talking about.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 06:03pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:03:56 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_13 Petar wrote:

I did compare with a Gibson Explorer but this won me over with the face that its limited edition, doesn't have a pointless pickguard and came in white.


WHAT?

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ---> WTF??? Pickguards aren't pointless (and you can remove them) and even the best limited edition Epi will NEVER sound as good as real Gibson does. EpiExplorer wrote:

Diven wrote:

I own this guitar, and while the review is horrible, the guitar is very nice. Though I am a fan of Metallica, I didn't buy the guitar for that reason. I was looking for an explorer that was as close to a Gibson as I could get without have to pay $1000 plus. Compared to standard Epiphone explorers this one played the most like its Gibson counterpart. Being a custom shop guitar it did get some extra attention and it shows. The classic EMG 81/85 combo sounds great for your heavy rock/metal riffing. Something that should also be noted is the natural bass in its tone that is good for your fat
powerchords and chugging riffs, but it also adds a little something extra to the cleans as well. Bottom line is its a great guitar for its price, though I would advise you do buy strap locks for it as its shape will cause it to slip out without one.

Everything this guy said: Seconded.


Thirded; these guys sound like they know what are they talking about.

A pickguard on an Explorer is ****in' retarded. Don't you realize that it can't be removed?
POSTED: 08/30/2010 07:04pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:04:40 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_14 EpiExplorer wrote:

You aren't very specific either. And saying 'it looks like James Hetfields guitar' is totally wrong, should be 'James Hetfield Guitar looks like this because its based off this model'.

Saying that Het's "guitar looked like this" would imply that the Epiphone came first, which it didn't.

It looks like an ESP EXP.

Also, as excited as I am to finally own my dream guitar, I think it's stupid that ESP can't use the EXP shape anymore, but Epiphone can use it, knob/switch layout and all. It'd make sense if it really was the '84 Explorer... but I'm still happy as hell that it's not.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 07:33pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:33:09 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_15 POSTED: 08/30/2010 08:46pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:46:55 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_16 Should of used the $600 bucks to invest in a better amp before this!

agreed
POSTED: 08/30/2010 09:19pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:19:20 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_17 Petar

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ---> WTF??? Pickguards aren't pointless (and you can remove them) and even the best limited edition Epi will NEVER sound as good as real Gibson does.

I don't understand why guys born after 1990 always want to act like they've already been playing for a lifetime and that really know what they're talking about.
POSTED: 08/30/2010 09:48pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:48:13 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_18 POSTED: 08/30/2010 11:44pm]]> Comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:44:55 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_19 Diven wrote:

I own this guitar, and while the review is horrible, the guitar is very nice. Though I am a fan of Metallica, I didn't buy the guitar for that reason. I was looking for an explorer that was as close to a Gibson as I could get without have to pay $1000 plus. Compared to standard Epiphone explorers this one played the most like its Gibson counterpart. Being a custom shop guitar it did get some extra attention and it shows. The classic EMG 81/85 combo sounds great for your heavy rock/metal riffing. Something that should also be noted is the natural bass in its tone that is good for your fat
powerchords and chugging riffs, but it also adds a little something extra to the cleans as well. Bottom line is its a great guitar for its price, though I would advise you do buy strap locks for it as its shape will cause it to slip out without one.this guy just wrote a better review..
POSTED: 08/31/2010 03:17am]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:17:36 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_20 RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

EpiExplorer wrote:

You aren't very specific either. And saying 'it looks like James Hetfields guitar' is totally wrong, should be 'James Hetfield Guitar looks like this because its based off this model'.


Saying that Het's "guitar looked like this" would imply that the Epiphone came first, which it didn't.

It looks like an ESP EXP.

Also, as excited as I am to finally own my dream guitar, I think it's stupid that ESP can't use the EXP shape anymore, but Epiphone can use it, knob/switch layout and all. It'd make sense if it really was the '84 Explorer... but I'm still happy as hell that it's not. you're retarded.
gibson made this design in the late 50's, as well as the corvus, and futura. esp stole the gibson design.
POSTED: 08/31/2010 03:19am]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:19:32 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_21 POSTED: 08/31/2010 03:25am]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:25:09 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_22 jammage132 wrote:

DUDE, don't complain that you have high action out of the box!! you want high action out of the box... Why? because it means that when you get it setup, you have more options (so of your weird, you can keep it high). I love Epi's, and would recommend the sg-310, it's a beautiful peice of kit that'll make you look badass!! the bracketed bit i for some reason forgot to finish
POSTED: 08/31/2010 03:26am]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:26:30 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_23 RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

Petar

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ---> WTF??? Pickguards aren't pointless (and you can remove them) and even the best limited edition Epi will NEVER sound as good as real Gibson does.

I don't understand why guys born after 1990 always want to act like they've already been playing for a lifetime and that really know what they're talking about.

I don't understand what does age have to do with experience.
I've been playing since I was eight (that's ten years now) and I still think that just because a guitar is "limited edition" or doesn't have a pickguard doesn't make it better than the guitar it's trying to copy. Sure, while saving a hundred bucks or having a guitar like your idol does sound like a good idea to me, I'd take normal american strat over "limited edition" squire any day of the year. Your profile says you have a Gibson Explorer, so you most likely have more experience than I do (I've only played one a couple of times).

Then again, Fender - Squier relationship isn't exactly the same as Gibson - Epiphone.

Anyways, you are only two years older than "those guys born after 1990" so shut up. Playing experience counts, not age.
POSTED: 08/31/2010 05:15am]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:15:43 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_24 Im_Broken wrote:

RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

EpiExplorer wrote:

You aren't very specific either. And saying 'it looks like James Hetfields guitar' is totally wrong, should be 'James Hetfield Guitar looks like this because its based off this model'.


Saying that Het's "guitar looked like this" would imply that the Epiphone came first, which it didn't.

It looks like an ESP EXP.

Also, as excited as I am to finally own my dream guitar, I think it's stupid that ESP can't use the EXP shape anymore, but Epiphone can use it, knob/switch layout and all. It'd make sense if it really was the '84 Explorer... but I'm still happy as hell that it's not.
you're retarded.
gibson made this design in the late 50's, as well as the corvus, and futura. esp stole the gibson design.

Gibson didn't have the two knob/ no pickguard design. That's what I meant.
POSTED: 08/31/2010 06:38am]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:38:50 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_25 Petar wrote:

RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

Petar

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ---> WTF??? Pickguards aren't pointless (and you can remove them) and even the best limited edition Epi will NEVER sound as good as real Gibson does.

I don't understand why guys born after 1990 always want to act like they've already been playing for a lifetime and that really know what they're talking about.


I don't understand what does age have to do with experience.
I've been playing since I was eight (that's ten years now) and I still think that just because a guitar is "limited edition" or doesn't have a pickguard doesn't make it better than the guitar it's trying to copy. Sure, while saving a hundred bucks or having a guitar like your idol does sound like a good idea to me, I'd take normal american strat over "limited edition" squire any day of the year. Your profile says you have a Gibson Explorer, so you most likely have more experience than I do (I've only played one a couple of times).

Then again, Fender - Squier relationship isn't exactly the same as Gibson - Epiphone.

Anyways, you are only two years older than "those guys born after 1990" so shut up. Playing experience counts, not age.

From a metalhead's point of view, not having the pickguard is all it takes for it to be better. But anyway, I don't see why people always want to knock this guitar when hardly anyone's played it yet. I've checked a lot of message boards though various sites and there's always a lot of people bitching about it being Epiphone and not Gibson. I've had 4 $1,000+ Gibsons. They're not all that. I have $4-700 LTDs that are just as good - even better in some aspects. With Gibson, you're not paying for quality, you're paying for the name. Truth be told, I hate Gibson because they make boring old man guitars and they've never been supportive of the metal community. The only reason why I own their Explorers is because ESP can't make the EXP anymore.

But back to the age thing. You may have been playing for 10 years, but you're only 18 so you were a child for most of those years. I just don't think it's right to judge guitars you haven't owned/played and say they'll never be as good as something else that you haven't owned/played as if you have 30+ years of experience with guitars. I wasn't meaning to come off as the "big, bad adult" just because I'm a few years older than you.
POSTED: 08/31/2010 04:38pm]]> Comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:38:28 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_26 RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

Petar wrote:

RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

Petar

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ....
.... Playing experience counts, not age.

From a metalhead's point of view, not having the pickguard is all it takes for it to be better. But anyway, I don't see why people always want to knock this guitar when hardly anyone's played it yet. I've checked a lot of message boards though various sites and there's always a lot of people bitching about it being Epiphone and not Gibson. I've had 4 $1,000+ Gibsons. They're not all that. I have $4-700 LTDs that are just as good - even better in some aspects. With Gibson, you're not paying for quality, you're paying for the name. Truth be told, I hate Gibson because they make boring old man guitars and they've never been supportive of the metal community. The only reason why I own their Explorers is because ESP can't make the EXP anymore.

But back to the age thing. You may have been playing for 10 years, but you're only 18 so you were a child for most of those years. I just don't think it's right to judge guitars you haven't owned/played and say they'll never be as good as something else that you haven't owned/played as if you have 30+ years of experience with guitars. I wasn't meaning to come off as the "big, bad adult" just because I'm a few years older than you.

Fair enough.

I admit, perhaps I've been too harsh and Epiphone-Gibson gap isn't that big (or worth the extra thousand dollars). I've never played this 1984 Explorer reissue (or directly compared this Epi with its Gibson counterpart) so saying that "Epi will never be as good as Gibson" was really out of hand.

What I was trying to say in my original post is that I've found the reasons for choosing Epi over Gibson... interesting, at least. To me, tone is the most important part of guitar; and what makes me judge a guitar in first place. If I'd have to choose between a Gibson or Epi (and could afford the Gibson), I'd choose by tone first, playability next and looks last. And the way the reviewer told it, it looked like he based his decision solely on pickguard, "limited edition" tag and white color; he didn't mention sound he wanted with active pups, or saving 1000$ at all. I find that weird, IMO tone is much more important than any pickguard (at least if you aren't planning on modding from the very beginning).

I respect your experience, you seem to know what you are talking about. Also, I may be many things but I'm not your typical metalhead, at least as far as playing is concerned. Still, I'm not as inexperienced as you probably think I am (yea, I haven't been playing 30+ years but that isn't necessary to know what you want from a guitar). And after trying out few Gibsons and few Epiphones (not this particular one, but few LP's and three SG's) I prefer Gibson than Epiphone by tone and playability, I don't have any grudge against them.

Anyways, I think I get what you are talking about, I hope you'll see what I'm talking about too .
POSTED: 09/01/2010 07:41am]]> Comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:41:21 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_27 Petar wrote:

RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

Petar wrote:

RyanMetalMatthe wrote:

Petar

1000$ saved -> OK reason
EMG pups -> OK reason
wanting a James-Hetfield-copy guitar -> OK reason (I guess)

But "pointless pickugard" and "limited edition" ....
.... Playing experience counts, not age.

From a metalhead's point of view, not having the pickguard is all it takes for it to be better. But anyway, I don't see why people always want to knock this guitar when hardly anyone's played it yet. I've checked a lot of message boards though various sites and there's always a lot of people bitching about it being Epiphone and not Gibson. I've had 4 $1,000+ Gibsons. They're not all that. I have $4-700 LTDs that are just as good - even better in some aspects. With Gibson, you're not paying for quality, you're paying for the name. Truth be told, I hate Gibson because they make boring old man guitars and they've never been supportive of the metal community. The only reason why I own their Explorers is because ESP can't make the EXP anymore.

But back to the age thing. You may have been playing for 10 years, but you're only 18 so you were a child for most of those years. I just don't think it's right to judge guitars you haven't owned/played and say they'll never be as good as something else that you haven't owned/played as if you have 30+ years of experience with guitars. I wasn't meaning to come off as the "big, bad adult" just because I'm a few years older than you.


Fair enough.

I admit, perhaps I've been too harsh and Epiphone-Gibson gap isn't that big (or worth the extra thousand dollars). I've never played this 1984 Explorer reissue (or directly compared this Epi with its Gibson counterpart) so saying that "Epi will never be as good as Gibson" was really out of hand.

What I was trying to say in my original post is that I've found the reasons for choosing Epi over Gibson... interesting, at least. To me, tone is the most important part of guitar; and what makes me judge a guitar in first place. If I'd have to choose between a Gibson or Epi (and could afford the Gibson), I'd choose by tone first, playability next and looks last. And the way the reviewer told it, it looked like he based his decision solely on pickguard, "limited edition" tag and white color; he didn't mention sound he wanted with active pups, or saving 1000$ at all. I find that weird, IMO tone is much more important than any pickguard (at least if you aren't planning on modding from the very beginning).

I respect your experience, you seem to know what you are talking about. Also, I may be many things but I'm not your typical metalhead, at least as far as playing is concerned. Still, I'm not as inexperienced as you probably think I am (yea, I haven't been playing 30+ years but that isn't necessary to know what you want from a guitar). And after trying out few Gibsons and few Epiphones (not this particular one, but few LP's and three SG's) I prefer Gibson than Epiphone by tone and playability, I don't have any grudge against them.

Anyways, I think I get what you are talking about, I hope you'll see what I'm talking about too .

I get what you're saying and I thank you for being cool about it. And I totally agree about wanting a high-end model instead of a limited edition low-end, but unfortunately, no one else makes this guitar right now and probably won't for a long, long time...

I guess I'm at a point where looks DO matter to me. I already have the tone, feel, etc. that I want, but I just hate the way Explorers look with pickguards. I've always wanted one like Hetfield and I think it sucks that I had to spend an additional $500+ on an already $1,400 guitar to get it close to what I wanted. That's what makes me bitter towards Gibson.

Why can't they just make the Explorer that everyone wants?!
POSTED: 09/01/2010 05:17pm]]> Comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:17:08 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_28 POSTED: 03/27/2011 02:09pm]]> Comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:09:26 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_29 POSTED: 04/16/2011 03:34pm]]> Comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:34:14 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_30 POSTED: 04/27/2011 06:02am]]> Comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:02:44 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_31 POSTED: 05/04/2011 03:03am]]> Comments Wed, 04 May 2011 03:03:38 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_32 So this guitar is made in the late 2011 in the Gibson custom shop under the brand of Epiphone in USA. The guitar is composed of neck trough mahogany body1) It's not made by the Gibson Custom Shop team. It's made on a production line in China.
2) It's not neck-through.

People should really know where their guitar comes from and the basics of its construction before they write a review.
POSTED: 03/14/2012 11:28am]]> Comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:28:45 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_33 POSTED: 03/14/2012 01:20pm]]> Comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:20:53 -0400 http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/epiphone/1984_explorer_reissue/index.html#u_34 POSTED: 05/10/2012 11:46am]]> Comments Thu, 10 May 2012 11:46:39 -0400