Epiphone Goth 1958 EXplorer Hardtail Electric Guitar

Pros: Great feel
Awesome sound
Stunning looks

Cons: Socket in an awkward place
Learning curve
Doesn't stand up on its own easily

The Bottom Line: Get it. Or at least try it first. If you're looking for a great guitar that gets the stares then this is your boy.

Review: I've owned my X for a number of years now, and it still feels as crisp and fresh as the day it left the factory. The pickups are excellent, allowing for rapid transition from crisp acoustic tones to heavy distortion, great for covering songs from ...

Pros: Good sound and quality, Gibson looks.

Cons: None

Review: My son bought the Epiphone '58 Goth Explorer a few years ago. It was his first electric guitar, and he was attracted by its "heavy metal" looks. I have played the guitar many times, and while I personally find its shape cumbersome, it plays beautifully ...