The Fabulous World of Explorer Guitars

The quest for the lefty Explorer guitar...

Welcome to the world of lefty guitarists and join in the search for a lefty Explorer. Unfortunately, Gibson no longer produces any lefty Explorers. Maybe you've been fortunate and stumble on a used one using eBay or in a used guitar shop, or then again maybe you haven't. It is my understanding that there was a limited run of Gibson USA Explorers from 1983 through 1988. Like I said, I heard it through another person so I'm not sure if that is completely accurate. I am certain however that there are some used lefty Explorers out there in limited supply and high demand. If you can add any production amounts, or historic facts involving the Explorer, be it a Gibson or another brand, send us an email so we can add the info to the site! If you happen to be a current owner of a rare lefty Explorer please click here and help us out by uploading a picture! Once again, we are looking for pictures of the Gibsons as well as any other brands (Ibanez, Hamer, ESP, Peavey, Etc). I took the time to contact Gibson via email recently and I was told that the demand for lefty guitars is low all around, therefore there were no plans in the near future to produce the Explorer in a lefty version. It would require complete re-tooling of their production line which makes it impractical for them to devote their resources to producing lefty guitars. Just how many lefty guitarists are interested in owning an Explorer? Why don't we find out... sign our a basic petition to be submitted to Gibson with names of perspective Explorer buyers. Maybe if we could drum up enough names to send in to Gibson USA, they would consider a short term run of lefty Explorer guitars. Lefty guitarists only please, sign our petition here! Other manufacturers have mimicked the Explorer body in lefty version. Gordon Smith is located in the UK, although I don't know much about them, there is a photo of a lefty Explorer style guitar in our photo gallery. Also, there are SX guitars which are good quality imports geared more toward lefty beginners. Their prices are very reasonable and they are available in the USA. They are worth the investment if you're looking to try out an Explorer shaped guitar without spending the money on a custom lefty guitar. There are currently two models available, a black version and a metallic maroon version. Gaskell Guitars is a reputable company that makes an Explorer shape guitar in a lefty production model at an affordable price. This company is Australian and is concentrating on lefty guitars only. They produce various colors and also a pro model for a few more dollars. Gaskell Guitars is worth checking out to see what has been provided strictly for the lefty guitar players throughout the world.

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