Not Quite What I Was Expecting, BUT... | 2023 Gibson “80s Explorer“ Review, Demo + Comparison

🟢My Website: 🔴Reverb: ❓Private Help Sessions: ⚫Amazon: =as_li_ss_tl?keywords=fender guitar stand&qid=1584154756&sr=8-43&linkCode=ll1&tag=trogly-20&linkId=5f49c589f48a3c5d78f875555c93a6a7&language=en_US 🍭Shop Sweetwater Support the Show ➡️ After much wait and anticipation, Gibson has finally launched the new “80s” Explorer and Flying V as part of the mainstay line up. I’ve been impatiently awaiting this release as I was excited to finally have true-to-spec ‘84 Alder Body, Maple neck Vs and Explorers back on the market. What Gibson delivered wasn’t quite that at all - it is more so a “tribute” / re-envisioning of the original ‘84 design… but these new 80s Tribute Humbuckers are the real show stoppers! Not Quite What I Was Expecting, BUT… these are pretty nice… although definitely expensive at 2499 when that same money will buy you a 70s V/Explorer that is much higher spec’d and also brand new - just depends on what you’re going for I guess! I feel $1999 would’ve been a fairer target price for these. The White 80s Explorer is scheduled for release later this year... let’s see if this color was delayed for any particularly reason......... 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:00 - Intro - Check Links in the Description 0:13 - Unboxing 0:45 - About the 80s Explorer 1:03 - Gibson Explorer History / Different Types 1:51 - Comparison to Vintage Example 2:53 - Brand New 80s Tribute Humbuckers 3:28 - The “Wrong“ Control Layout 3:45 - The Body Woods 4:25 - Is $2,499 Too Much? 4:48 - White Finish Coming Later 5:06 - Hetfield Explorer Coming? 5:19 - First Impressions 5:50 - Case / Case Candy 6:28 - Inside Look / Specs 12:31 - Clean Tones 13:55 - Dirty Tones 17:49 - Final Thoughts 19:18 - What to Watch Next! 🎞️ Videos Mentioned: 1:05 2021 Gibson 1958 Collector’s Edition Brazilian Rosewood Korina Explorer 1:41 1982 Gibson Flying V2 Candy Apple Red 1:45 1982 Gibson E2 Explorer CMT 4:50 2023 ’84 Explorer and New Signatures Teaser ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ 🍭Shop Sweetwater Support the Show ➡️ 👕 Merch: 🥇 Patreon ➡️ 📘 Facebook ➡️ 📸 Instagram ➡️ 🟢My Website: 🔥 TikTok: @troglys 🛒 Current Inventory ➡️ (also on website) ✉️ Email for Business Inquiries ➡️ austin@ ❓Guitar Questions ➡️ ⚙️ Gear Used to Make the Show: Guitar Recording: George L’s Guitar Lead: ebay - Shure SM57 (Amp Cab Mic): ebay - Audio Interface - Roland Duo Capture EX - amazon - Universal Audio Apollo Twin: amazon - Headphones: Focal Listen Professional: amazon - Rode Videomic Go (backup audio): amazon - Lens: Lumix 12-35mm : ebay - Computer: Mac Pro 2013 - amazon - Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X - ebay - American DJ Eco UV Bar Plus Blacklight: ebay - Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH-4: amazon - Camera Gimbal: amazon - Camera Slider: amazon - Rode NTG-2 (vocal room mic): amazon -