Does anyone know anything about the Limited Edition Epiphone Korina Explorer bass? I’m interested if anyone has one and what they think.
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New Epiphone Korina Explorer Bass
- Thread starter Dr Cryptosis
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The price at $569 is good. Im thinking a V cant be far behind
In the early 2000's I used to have an Epiphone Explorer Bass in black with a white pickguard. From what I remember it was very long, the neck felt really thick, major neck dive and the length and neck dive made it feel heavy as well.
I got rid of it for all of those reasons and everytime I see pictures of me playing it, I kinda regret parting with it. Seeing the pictures of the new Korina has me intrigued again. But man it can be a difficult bass to play.
I got rid of it for all of those reasons and everytime I see pictures of me playing it, I kinda regret parting with it. Seeing the pictures of the new Korina has me intrigued again. But man it can be a difficult bass to play.
Maybe its just a looking at bass. It certainly wouldnt be my main bass.
That was my feeling as well when I had the clearcoated version. Maybe you have really long arms and the reach won't be a bother, but try one of you can before shelling out the pesos.
I think Im going to hold off for the Epi Korina Flying V and/or the Gibson G2 Flying V. Word is both are in the near future with the Epi first.
If that’s true, I’m all in. I’ve been thinking of building a Flying V from scratch but if Epi/Gibson is gonna do the work for me, I’d be happy to just purchase one.
Is it really limited edition? Or are they old pics? Looking at the pics and it says Two thousand fifteen on the back of the headstock and it’s somewhat blurry but bellow it looks to be like 2016?
Regarding the wood species. Thank you but I think like a lot of players and I include myself I’m thinking of the yellow orangy natural finish as a color rather than a specific wood species. It would be tough to identify the specific wood for any of the lesser priced instruments. Be it trade names or models or finish be it Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, or whichever its all about marketing. You cant shoe a horse with a Rickenbacker horseshoe pickup.
About neck dive, here's how to end any neck dive permanently and without any mods.
It is a reissue from Made in Korea of the late 1990’s. The gold doesnt last 6 months
