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New guitar time for The Doctor?
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:41 pm
by The Doctor
I need some opinions here. I'm possibly getting a new guitar soon, and I'm pretty set on an Explorer style body. I've always wanted one and decided it's time to get my hands on one. How many decent ones are there out there?
Does anyone know anything about the quality/playability of a Hamer (not a Slammer model though)?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Hamer-Standard-STDQ ... dZViewItem
Can they compete with a Dean Z? An Epiphone Korina Explorer?
I've even seen a few Gibson Faded Explorers on eBay, has anyone tried one of these?
And what about the ESP EX models?
My price range is 400 - 700. Middle of the road-ish type stuff. If I had the cash at hand to throw 1,200 dollars at a real-deal Gibson Explorer I would. Unfortunately I don't...
I'm
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:22 pm
by JesseJames
I would just get an epi explorer. The quilt maple veneer along with the HORRIBLE EMG H-4 pups is enough to steer me away from that one.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:29 pm
by The Doctor
Yeah, I'm not a fan of EMGs at all. I have seen a few Hamers in the same "class" without EMGs though.
I did play an Epi Korina Explorer a little over a year ago and it played and sounded amazing, but I also love the look of some of the Dean Zs.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:30 pm
by JesseJames
I always wanted a dean cadillac
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:31 pm
by The Doctor
Even the lower end Deans I've tried out have been pretty nice. I played a Korean made Silverburst ML a few days ago and it was
but I don't much care for the look of the ML. I've always been partial to the look of the Explorer.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:32 pm
by JesseJames
I haven't really tried many dean's honestly. I wouldnt know on that front, but I know the epi explorers are pretty good for the money.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:49 pm
by The Doctor
I've been watching eBay and a guy has tried to sell the same faded Gibson Explorer twice now with no luck. Maybe in a week or 2 he'll drop the price, repost it, and I'll be able to scoop it up.
Barring that, so far it's between the 79 Series Dean Z and the Epiphone Korina Explorer unless someone gives me a good reason to look at a different maker... like Hamer. I'm curious about them but haven't been able to try one out for myself yet.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:52 pm
by Bukkake Tsunami
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:03 pm
by The Doctor
What the hell, man?
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:34 pm
by Gor-Gor
Ive got the ESP Explorer and i would recommend it but you said you hate EMGs which this has. Other than that its a solid guitar, not heavy, and plays fantastic.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:39 pm
by The Doctor
I actually do like ESPs, and love the look of the ESP LTD EX with the spalted maple top.
Are yours active or passive EMGs though?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:43 am
by chuckbuksquared
The Doctor wrote: What the hell, man?
He's another idiot sucking you off for tips.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:27 am
by Malfunctioning Chatbot
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:00 pm
by Gor-Gor
Its the active pick ups. ive also got a Viper with the passive EMGs and it still rips. Ive had the Viper for 5 years now and it still shreds. i learn new songs on the viper since im so used to it, and it transfers over great to the EX
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:56 pm
by UNGODLIKE
i bought a hammer bass for $89.99 at a pawn shop earlier today
Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:53 pm
by EvilisthenewGood
i have an esp/ltd explorer. do not recommend.
go with the epiphone, gibson, or kramer.
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:49 am
by The Doctor
Update...
I just played a used Korean Import Hamer Standard earlier tonight and
Beautiful guitar for the price...
