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RobDavies · 04-12-2009, 10:49 AM

...Aren't Gothic Explorers supposed to have EMG's??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110375842363

So, am I right in thinking that isn't a Gothic??

Lixarto · 04-12-2009, 10:53 AM

The 12th fret inlay would indicate it's a gothic.
Looks like the 'plate's been changed though - click.

Edit: he says he changed the 'plate

Niallmo · 04-12-2009, 11:12 AM

I would guess the guy selling it likes Metallica...

RobDavies · 04-12-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lixarto

The 12th fret inlay would indicate it's a gothic.
Looks like the 'plate's been changed though - click.

Edit: he says he changed the 'plate

Good spot on the inlay. I thought the Gothic series came with EMG's but having now used your link it would appear not.

Thanks.

EDIT: Just worked out that it's the Gothic mk2 that has the EMG's as standard.

M1979 · 04-12-2009, 03:04 PM

i think Gibson did 2 runs of the gothic series with only the second run having EMG's.

also, i dont care how much anyone likes metalica, i can see that scratch plate cutting the odd knuckle here and there

Misanthropy · 04-12-2009, 03:54 PM

All the gothic explorers I've seen have 496R/500T pickups apart from a couple on youtube but I thought they switched the pickups for EMG's

RobDavies · 04-12-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1979

i think Gibson did 2 runs of the gothic series with only the second run having EMG's.

also, i dont care how much anyone likes metalica, i can see that scratch plate cutting the odd knuckle here and there

If (and it's a big if) I bid and buy the guitar, changing the scratchplate will be the first thing I do.

mattbanshee · 04-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M1979

i think Gibson did 2 runs of the gothic series with only the second run having EMG's.

That's what I thought too.

MALAM · 04-13-2009, 01:32 PM

It's a bit expensive for a gothic, especially given the condition...

Misanthropy · 04-13-2009, 05:28 PM

and they say rare or discontinued in the auction heading to make people think its hard to find when if they did a little research they'd probably find loads, I hate that, that and they try to make a profit on postage and packing by quoting more than what it costs to send it.

04-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#1
RobDavies Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 957	Gibbo Explorer advice on Ebay please... ...Aren't Gothic Explorers supposed to have EMG's?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110375842363 So, am I right in thinking that isn't a Gothic?? __________________ For all your cabling needs.... KaBL

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Lixarto Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Eleven-Day Empire Posts: 15,697	The 12th fret inlay would indicate it's a gothic. Looks like the 'plate's been changed though - click. Edit: he says he changed the 'plate __________________ Feel like Lazy Sadie She knows which way the wind blows

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04-12-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
Niallmo Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Liverpool Posts: 4,785	I would guess the guy selling it likes Metallica...

04-12-2009, 03:04 PM	#5
M1979 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 186	i think Gibson did 2 runs of the gothic series with only the second run having EMG's. also, i dont care how much anyone likes metalica, i can see that scratch plate cutting the odd knuckle here and there

04-12-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
Misanthropy Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 738	All the gothic explorers I've seen have 496R/500T pickups apart from a couple on youtube but I thought they switched the pickups for EMG's

04-13-2009, 01:32 PM	#9
MALAM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brighton & North Wales Posts: 8,442	It's a bit expensive for a gothic, especially given the condition...

04-13-2009, 05:28 PM	#10
Misanthropy Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 738	and they say rare or discontinued in the auction heading to make people think its hard to find when if they did a little research they'd probably find loads, I hate that, that and they try to make a profit on postage and packing by quoting more than what it costs to send it.