Which one is better?

[GuitarGuru88]

well, the EX just looks bad to me, it's a sinful version of the explorer and the viper is the only guitar i have ever returned to a music store within 2 days of owning it. horribly ballanced guitar, worse than a real SG IMO and it just didn't feel right to me. why not just get a white epiphone explorer and stick emgs and some better hardware on it? i think i'd rather play a modded epi explorer over the two LTDs.

-Mike

I dont think epi makes a white explorer thats the thing

[GuitarGuru88]

I'd take a white v with emgs too! love those v's

[XSSIVE]

hmmm i know they did...my friend had one...unless it was painted, not sure about that but i doubt it. hmmmmmmmm....how about a dean then?? not 100% the same as the explorer (no guard and different headstock) but much closer than the exp.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...334068810&rd=1

i just can't reccomend either of those LTDs since i owned one and one makes me a bit sick when i look at it lol.

-Mike

[GuitarGuru88]

hmmm i know they did...my friend had one...unless it was painted, not sure about that but i doubt it. hmmmmmmmm....how about a dean then?? not 100% the same as the explorer (no guard and different headstock) but much closer than the exp.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...334068810&rd=1

i just can't reccomend either of those LTDs since i owned one and one makes me a bit sick when i look at it lol.

-Mike

I hate that headstock

[XSSIVE]

I hate that headstock

well it looks better than that thing the exp IMO lol. i'll keep my eye open for good deals on explorers for you. i would have sworn i saw a white epi explorer somewhere....hmmmm.

-Mike

[GuitarGuru88]

well it looks better than that thing the exp IMO lol. i'll keep my eye open for good deals on explorers for you. i would have sworn i saw a white epi explorer somewhere....hmmmm.

-Mike

well hit me up if you find one....maybe ill just get the white epi v and change all of it put either a set of 81's or and 81/85 combo
oh damn...the body is alder....

[nepalnt21]

oh damn...the body is alder....

whats wrong with alder? lots of ppl own emg guitars made of something other than mahogany. look at kirk hammet. he uses maple which is way brighter than alder. imo emgs do well in alder.

[GuitarGuru88]

whats wrong with alder? lots of ppl own emg guitars made of something other than mahogany. look at kirk hammet. he uses maple which is way brighter than alder. imo emgs do well in alder.

better than mahogany?

[nepalnt21]

better than mahogany?

to me, yes. but then again, i like alder better for everyting.

[nepalnt21]

if you want a deep, warm/ dark sound than go for a mahogony version. im sure they make it. alder is pretty smooth sounding, good for everything, but you dont get the bass mahogany gets. its a matter of personal taste.

[GuitarGuru88]

Maybe I should just save a ton of cash and get the Gibson Explorer and then place a couple of EMGs in there? Maybe a V?

[nepalnt21]

flying v
faded v
Explorer
these dont look too pricy. although the white ones are more.

[GuitarGuru88]

flying v
faded v
Explorer
these dont look too pricy. although the white ones are more.

Thats ok...I think its well worth it

[nepalnt21]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
http://search.ebay.com/gibson-explor...fkrZ1QQfromZR8
heres some good ones, too. you could always get one on a good deal and have it refinished in white

[Limelight]

A wise man once told me to get the best instument that you can the first time round so you won't end up spending more money in the long run. If that mean saving up for a Gibson DO IT. If you settle for less you may never be satisfied! and I believe Gibsons hold better resale values too.
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[GuitarGuru88]

A wise man once told me to get the best instument that you can the first time round so you won't end up spending more money in the long run. If that mean saving up for a Gibson DO IT. If you settle for less you may never be satisfied! and I believe Gibsons hold better resale values too.
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Your so right there Chris thanks....i may never get one

[Ironjose]

i´ve heard the EX model and its loud, nice solid sound... i would pick that one.
JJ

[ex-250]

im probably the best person to answer this i suppose, seeing as i have an ex-351 (predecessor to the ex-400) and a viper-300 (predecessor to the viper-400). and honestly.....theyre both great. i gotta warn you ahead of time, both are slightly neck-heavy. but both of mine play and sound killer. the only real deciding factor i can give you is body weight. if you prefer i really light guitar, get the ex, but if you want something heavier, get the viper.

[Rotten Guitar String]

I really hate both of them so I didn't vote. IMHO, you should start saving for the Gibson - why buy a copy of your dream guitar that you're not completely happy with, that is half the price of the actual thing?

[That90'sGuy]

It sounds like you really want a Gibson Explorer. In that case, you owe it to yourself to save up money for it rather than spending it on a guitar you're not going to be completely content with.