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

🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: https://tidd.ly/4aFiyhC ❓Private Help Sessions: https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-ap... ⚫Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zither-Wooden-... 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://imp.i114863.net/trogly 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    • I Got One! | 2021 Gibson 1958 Collector's ...   1:41 1982 Gibson Flying V2 Candy Apple Red    • This V May Give You Nightmares... | 1982 G...   1:45 1982 Gibson E2 Explorer CMT    • The (Almost) ALL Maple Explorer No One Tal...   4:50 2023 '84 Explorer and New Signatures Teaser    • BIG NEWS! Cesar Teases Us With NEW Gibson ...   ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-ap... 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/earn10 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://sweetwater.sjv.io/x90ZDO 🔴 Shop Guitar Center + Support the Show ➡️ https://guitar-center.pxf.io/raGJPR 🟢eBay Affiliate Link: https://ebay.us/Wfmyoy 👕 Merch: https://thetroglysguitarshow.dashery.... 🥇 Patreon ➡️   / trogly   📘 Facebook ➡️   / troglys   📸 Instagram ➡️   / troglys   🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔥 TikTok:   / ucix8j4yiprpu7i29k7sgirw   🛒 Current Inventory ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/CurrentInventory (also on website) ✉️ Email for Business Inquiries ➡️ [email protected] ❓Guitar Questions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-ap... ⚙️ Gear Used to Make the Show: (AFFILIATE LINKS) Guitar + Recording: George L's Guitar Lead: ebay - https://goo.gl/6SjCeG Shure SM57 (Amp Cab Mic): ebay - https://goo.gl/JK9bAC Audio Interface - Roland Duo Capture EX - amazon - https://amzn.to/2tkIBed Universal Audio Apollo Twin: amazon - https://amzn.to/2uYeeKN Headphones: Focal Listen Professional: amazon - https://amzn.to/2tonXtI Rode Videomic Go (backup audio): amazon - https://amzn.to/2vHNzm5 Lens: Lumix 12-35mm : ebay - https://goo.gl/NP6dQd Computer: Mac Pro 2013 - amazon - https://amzn.to/37L9eb4 Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X - ebay - https://goo.gl/oiU3L2 American DJ Eco UV Bar Plus Blacklight: ebay - https://goo.gl/1E4ELt Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH-4: amazon - https://amzn.to/2Se3akM Camera Gimbal: amazon - https://amzn.to/38KxYk9 Camera Slider: amazon - https://amzn.to/3bTIXK1 Rode NTG-2 (vocal + room mic): amazon - https://amzn.to/2UjxmxA Affiliate Links are found in this description + comments section - clicking and purchasing items from partners will help financially support the show.