The Fabulous World of Explorer Guitars

The quest for the original Explorer guitar by Gibson...


We're on the hunt for an original Explorer (or Futura) by Gibson. I'd like to add some information and photos if possible. Less than 100 of these guitars were produced and I'm assuming most of them are out there somewhere. If you are fortunate enough to own one of these rare guitars we'd like to hear from you.


It would be great if you could supply a photo or two, optionally a serial number (so we could track down the date of production), and some voluntary information about where you aquired the guitar, how long you've owned it, your playing experience on it, the look and feel, or anything else you'd like to share. Send in a descriptive email so I can fabricate a full page dedicated to the original Explorer guitar.


If you happen to be a current owner of a rare 1950's Explorer and you'd prefer to skip the descriptive email, please click here and help us out by at least uploading a picture into our photo gallery!



Thanks in Advance!!

original futura guitar
1957 Gibson Futura
 


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Posted By: Jaco    E-mail: PrivateDate posted: April 15, 2011 - 03:21 pm
Message: Epiphone made a Futura too.
They are about 800$

Posted By: IG    E-mail: PrivateDate posted: March 23, 2011 - 08:56 pm
Message: Well, I got a prototype as a gift from a friend long ago. Its made of patern mahogany and was not meant to be played. Just a prototype. I eventually put a truss rod and other stuff in it and played it until it fell apart. It weighs less than a LP, but its strange shape makes it tough to play. The back is not shaped and is uncomfortable. You have to sling it low to avoid the horn cutting into your right ribcage. Mine has a very wide neck, which I like, but it takes time to get used to the body. Now that its playable again, I drag it out for a song or two, but I like my SG better. I've grown used to it, but I would not buy one. I keep it for sentimental reasons.

Posted By: JJ    E-mail: PrivateDate posted: April 13, 2010 - 03:40 pm
Message: I'd like to hear from someone who actually owns an original Futura, a description of how it plays and how heavy it is.

Posted By: Paul    E-mail: atv100@yahoo.comDate posted: April 14, 2010 - 05:10 am
Message: How do these guitars actually play? Do those who own these classics actually gig them?

Posted By: Andy    E-mail: PrivateDate posted: September 12, 2010 - 08:26 am
Message: I wish I had a Futura!

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