Product: Synsonics Explorer Style
Price Paid: US $40
Submitted
05/09/2005
at
03:45pm
by
maxd
Features
:
6
made, i believe, in korea. has 21 frets and built in speaker. controlls include volume knob, tone knob, on/off switch for speaker, and two 1/4" output jacks for either an amp or headphones. its got a string-through body tailpiece, with tremolo system, and cheap plastic tuners. one pickup by the bridge, a humbucker.
Sound
:
7
ok, when plugged into an amp, this guitar is very high-end. i uaually use a fender bass amp with it, and eq-it till it sounds a little more full, and a lot less twangy. when using the built in speaker, however, the sound comes out more full, probably due to the poor quality of the speaker itself, which i'm guessing cant fully reproduce the signal its being sent by the pickup, but seeing as how it almost sounds BETTER like this, it works out in your favor. also, when using the built in speaker, you will get LOTS of feedback, basically because the speaker was put right next to the pickup, go fig. the tuners, of course, are fairly poor, and this guitar will need frequent tuning checks.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
5
the frets wernt cut quite right, so there seems to be a little overhang off the side of the neck. this is barley noticable in a picture, but when i'm playing it, i candefinatly feel it. over all, though, the neck seems fine as far as low-end stuff goes. as to the quaality of the body, i cant really say, but im guessing its plywood
Reliability/Durability
:
8
despite its flaws, this guitar is extraordinarilly durable, something ive noticed about the synsonics line. its been dropped, kicked, stepped on, and punched once, and has held up great. i would get the tuners and bridge assembly replaced if its something you want to keep using for a long time. i have yet to do so, and probably wont until i've taken care of my other musical projects (so basically, never)
Customer Support
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No Opinion
never had need. probably doesnt exist
Overall Rating
:
8
fun, if you can tame it, a great frankenstein guitar candidate, if you are looking for something along those lines
Product: Synsonics Explorer Style
Price Paid: US $12.95
Submitted
10/21/2003
at
05:31pm
by
Albert Lorenzo
Features
:
5
1 made Korea
2 Frets 21
3 Lamitated Plywood Body Black 1 Humbuck 1Vol 1Tone black Speed knobs Gibson Explore Jr. 3\4 Size Style. Little 3.5 In. Speaker Builtin perAMP "DEAD" But wired in 18 volt powered by 2 Nine Volt Bat.
High end Toy. Tuners "becareful of plastic Tops" Easy to Brake if they get lose. If so, take off Epoxy Tight.Like all GUITARS
It needs Right Setup. Because of Size Ultra Lite 009 Strings Quailty
of course. Check Fret Dress Pass 12Th fret. Will proably need filing.
For Best Playablty. Humbucking Pickup was as good as any $90-$125 Guitar Sound. Exselent for Toy! Bolt on neck,tight well fitted.Tuneable Bridge.Repaced 1 Spring.Tremalow is just for show,thats why spring was removed.They think it will help.It just raises string action.Have Seen new in Store For"GET THIS CRIME" $119-
$89.99-bottom$69.99. I paied $12.95 At GoodWill Store.Neck is maple real Wood.Standard plastic TOP STRING NUT.Dot Inlays Were real Mother of pearl.So in the END. Finish was 90 0\0. If you See this Guitar
And do like I did. If YOU Buy new Still must be taken to GUITAR PRO!
for setup.Then and only then is it good enough for your FUTURE ROCK STAR!Even if builtin AMP Works. You need buy 10 Watt AMP. 30$ tops.
Sound
:
7
Great Child Guitar! Given proper nickel strings and octives ajusted.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
7
It's no real Gibson of course it needs work!
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Will last with proper care! Supervise......Keep away from little brother.
Customer Support
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No Opinion
Overall Rating
:
7
After 33 years of being on one end or the other of Guitar. Not rock star just love my music. Have plaied, owen Gibson,Fender and made do with Junk. After all It,s not what you BUY! Just find the GUITAR INSIDE! G and F Just take a lot less work!It's for my Grandson Which
maybe 5 minutes,5 years or a lifetime.Yes he has a "little brother".
