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Epiphone Goth Explorer (Plain Black) (No Longer Available)Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Ebony 
Sorry, the Epiphone Goth Explorer (Plain Black) is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. From Our Research Team:Gothic Twist on a Classic!Gibson's competitors had long accused the company of being conservative. In 1958, the company answered with what had to be the least conservative guitar designs in history - at least up until that point. Gibson introduced three "futuristic" guitar models that year, the Flying V, the Explorer and the Moderne. The first two went into limited production and while there have long been rumors of a production version of the Moderne, most doubt it went beyond the prototype stage. But Gibson certainly showed the critics that it was capable of and quite willing to break the conservative mold with these instruments, which actually owe an awful lot to late '50s automobile design. While there weren't many Explorers sold in 1958, the guitar has been reincarnated a few times in the last four decades, most notably in 1976, which is the design used to create today's X-Plorer. Love it or hate it, the original "lightning bolt" look of the original Explorer was clearly well ahead of its time.This Epiphone Goth Explorer is a replica of the 1958 classic equipped with two humbuckers, black hardware, and a mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. This specialized axe is an affordable way to own a piece of rock history, with a dark twist. Epiphone Goth Explorer Features:
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by nathan from northgelnn, CO
i just recieved this guitar in the mail about a week ago and i must say that i was blown away. it took me a while to figure out what i really wanted when i was looking around for a new guitar, but i d... read more [+]id know i wanted an explorer. the 1958 goth caught my eye and i really wanted it except i wasnt sure if it was just cool looking or if its looks matched its quality. after talking to experts all over and reading tons of reviews i decided to just go for it. this guitar is honestly one of the best you will get for the money. sweetwater set it up beautifully for me so when i got it i really didnt have to do any sort of set up. i really like the way it feels and plays. very smooth and fast. the black satin feels great on the neck. it allows very comfortable sliding up and down the fretboard without unwanted friction like some other finishes have. the pickups, however, were not the greatest. they were OK but didnt really handle high levels of distortion and volume (especially with drop-tuning). so within 2 days i replaced the bridge pickup with a seymour duncan sh-6 distortion and now it has a very clear tone to it. lots of crunch and works well with drop tuning. crisp. the weight is nice, too. not too heavy and bulky feeling, but not too light and cheap feeling. i like it a lot. the neck its sort of heavy and may fall to the side if you let go, but that doesnt bother me at all. the sustain is quite good as well...good for those long notes. and harmonics come very easily. the goth has a more "metally" tone to it. deep and full sounding with distortion. its great. and cleans sound really good, too. the explorer feels like more than the price i paid. if i didnt already know the price i would think it was more. it plays great, sounds great, and is a great price. i recommend this to anyone who wants an explorer and doesnt want to spend $1200 or so on the gibson. i really dont think that theres a huge different between the two. just make sure it has a good setup and replace the pickups and i assure that youll be very happy with this purchase. close [-]
January 14, 2008 Music Background: active musician
Robert, Chester, VA 
Epiphone Goth Explorer (Plain Black)
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