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movedbeatle
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Explorer copy
Does anyone know of an explorer copy other than the ones on rondo that are cheaper than the $500 for an epi? I am gassing for one bad 
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:01 PM |
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what's wrong with the ones on rondo?
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Well, you can get Epi Explorers for $150-$300 pretty regularly...I would REALLY look at an Ibanez Destroyer. You can find 'em on ebay for well under
$500 if you keep an eye peeled and they're fantastic guitars, especially the japanese DT420. I've had two of them...really top notch guitars. Here's
one of the ones I had, came with gold Seymour Duncans and the HSC for $375.
       
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movedbeatle
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Im want more of an exact copy of the body, not really the staggered " horns?" that the ones on rondo have
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:03 PM |
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How about this one???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ARIA-ZZ-1-BLACK-GUITAR-WHAMMY-BAR-USED-/360273386160?cmd=...
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movedbeatle
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| Quote: | Originally posted by GibsonWho?
Well, you can get Epi Explorers for $150-$300 pretty regularly...I would REALLY look at an Ibanez Destroyer. You can find 'em on ebay for well under
$500 if you keep an eye peeled and they're fantastic guitars, especially the japanese DT420. I've had two of them...really top notch guitars. Here's
one of the ones I had, came with gold Seymour Duncans and the HSC for $375.
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I do like that, Ill keep a look out
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:04 PM |
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Kramer Imperial
Hamer
Aria Pro II double ZZ's
Jackson Kelly's
Peavey Rotor's
just a few off the top of my head......
ESP's got some too with the EX series
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:05 PM |
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That's a sweet guitar... 
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Metal Spawn
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:08 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BigPigDave
That's a sweet guitar... |
Yeah, it ain't too shabby... Here's a couple more in red, with and without a whammy bar;
http://cgi.ebay.com/ARIA-ZZ-1-CANDY-APPLE-RED-SIX-STRING-GUITAR-/190405800633...
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Aria-ZZ-2-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar-ZZ2-/19037157378...
Actually, I prefer the headstock on the Floyd-less one, but really dislike string-throughs... Guess I won't be buying one any time soon.
[Edited on 30-7-2010 by Metal Spawn]
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FX56B Super American Metal, FX59 Thrash Master, FX65 Stereo Chorus,
FX69B Grunge, FX80B Compressor/Sustainer, FX84 Milk Box,
FX86 Death Metal
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shoot you could commit mayhem with one of those
Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:10 PM |
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Nice... thanx for rekindling some gas....
back in the day I had a red ZZ Pro II.... loved it.. awesome playing guitar - trem wasnt all that back then,, but I spy these have Floyds
(LFR's)...
Aria's rock.. great necks on them things... If you like Kramer's, you'd love a Aria neck
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:14 PM |
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If you're looking for a cheaper option, just to see if the style is right for you, Hamer makes an Explorer copy for pretty cheap.
http://adirondackguitar.com/electrics/slammer/SLAMMERXPSTANDARD.htm
Not an exact copy, but at $220, it's not too bad.
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Metal Spawn
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:17 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BigPigDave
Nice... thanx for rekindling some gas....
back in the day I had a red ZZ Pro II.... loved it.. awesome playing guitar - trem wasnt all that back then,, but I spy these have Floyds
(LFR's)...
Aria's rock.. great necks on them things... If you like Kramer's, you'd love a Aria neck |
Sadly, living where I do, I've never had an opportunity to try a Kramer (they never caught on with the guitarists around here  ). However, I do kinda like a couple of the new Kramer models;
http://www.kramerguitars.com/Striker.aspx (trans black w/FR)
http://www.kramerguitars.com/Vanguard.aspx
And they're not overly expensive, either. 
Anyway, sorry about the GAS... 
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:22 PM |
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I do like that, Thank you
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:27 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by movedbeatle
I do like that, Thank you |
There are a few things I'd email Dennis about.
-Solid Wood body
I have no idea what kind of wood we're talking here, but your odds are good that it's basswood or alder. This isn't a bad thing, but just check.
And check to see if it's bolt-on or set neck.
Otherwise, I hope to see a NGD from you!
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:29 PM |
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Double posting here, sorry.
Look into this one, too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Highlander-Explorer-Style-Guitar-BEAUTY-/150471338807?cmd...
I think someone here got a Highlander Explorer recently, and I want to say it was oldpainless.
Just do a search. I think it turned out to be decent.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Metal Spawn
| Quote: | Originally posted by BigPigDave
Nice... thanx for rekindling some gas....
back in the day I had a red ZZ Pro II.... loved it.. awesome playing guitar - trem wasnt all that back then,, but I spy these have Floyds
(LFR's)...
Aria's rock.. great necks on them things... If you like Kramer's, you'd love a Aria neck |
Sadly, living where I do, I've never had an opportunity to try a Kramer (they never caught on with the guitarists around here ). However, I do kinda like a couple of the new Kramer models;
http://www.kramerguitars.com/Striker.aspx (trans black w/FR)
http://www.kramerguitars.com/Vanguard.aspx
And they're not overly expensive, either.
Anyway, sorry about the GAS...
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ha hahah... yeah,, I like's Kramer's 
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:33 PM |
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Whoa, Ill look into those also
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:34 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BigPigDave
Kramer Imperial
Hamer
Aria Pro II double ZZ's
Jackson Kelly's
Peavey Rotor's
just a few off the top of my head......
ESP's got some too with the EX series |
You are like a guitar encyclopedia Dave
I have decided to post bad deals so here it is bad deals with no one
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| Quote: | Originally posted by movedbeatle
Whoa, Ill look into those also |
And then there's this beast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/cort-effector-vintage-guitar-metal-shredder-explorer-/280...
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clean vintage original (NOT DAMAGED) Cort EFFECTOR - Explorer inspired with 6ish ONBOARD PEDAL effects-- super cool and super rare to find - ALL
STOCK WOW- STRAIGHT NECK SEE FRETS IN PICS THEY ARE GREAT - This is nice. TERMS: pay pal pmt- us ship 38.90- int'l ship est at 216.00 (may be more)
nice axe. sold as is. - solid stock player, SOUND AMAZING EFFECTS ARE COOL |
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Dave, what is that last Kramer? The blue one? Looks cool, I like that slanted humbucker!
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:41 PM |
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Someone say Explorer??
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Tritone
Dave, what is that last Kramer? The blue one? Looks cool, I like that slanted humbucker! |
Kramer Focus 610 - I got that one from Roscoe
it's got the Duncan SH12 in the bridge
the white one is my Gary Kramer Custom II
Alnico V high output and OFR - my brother inlaw has it at his house in Fla right now... maybe I should ask him to send it back....
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How bout that pointy silver one your son has strapped on? Looks kinda like that Aria ZZ thing...?
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| posted on 29-7-2010 at 08:47 PM |
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That was my son's ESP LTD EX-50 (they're really rockin guitars for short money.. think it was like $199...)
top left of this pic was my Aria Pro II ZZ
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