Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (with Case)

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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Featuring the aggressive look and feel of the original, this Explorer offers modern players the blistering, contemporary tone of Burstbucker 2 and 3 pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Mahogany neck Great sustain, strength, and warm tone
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Nashville Tune-o-matic bridge Tune-O-Matic bridge, rear-facing screws

Introduced along-side the Gibson Flying V in 1958, the Gibson Explorer traveled where no man had gone before and past every guitar design that came before it. Over 60 years later the Gibson Explorer is utilized by artists of all genres making it one of the true classics of the guitar world. The Antique Natural finish, all mahogany set-neck construction, rosewood fingerboard and slim taper neck provide incredible classic looks, sound and playability. A special set of calibrated Burstbucker 2 (neck) and Burstbucker 3 (bridge) pickups provide that perfect mix of volume, tone and power.

- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Slim Taper
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Number of Frets: 22
- Frets: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 1.695"
- End of Board Width: 2.26"
- Inlays: Acrylic Dots
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatics
- Pickguard: White 3-ply
- Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Switch Tip: Black
- Jack Plate Cover : Chrome
- Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 2
- Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 3
- Controls: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Hard Shell Case
- Accessories: Includes Gibson Accessory Kit

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted October 18, 2021 by John Chyben in Warren, OH

"It's a wow for me"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was a little worried with reviews about knicks and dents in the bodies and fretboards, but I can assure you with the case they send it in, protected and secure. The body was flawless no dents or issues with the gloss, the sound and tone are far and above anything else i have personally ever had my hands on
Ease of Use
Plug and play Cleanly this guitar sounds amazing add effects it doesnt matter a high quality guitar assured to give any player good sounding chops.
Quality
Very well made solid body, great craftmanship, Picture of Guitar in the workshop provided
Value
When I purchased this product it was a 1600 dollar price, its now 1800 before tax, I think my value was absolutely excellent
The Wow Factor
10/10 The appeal is amazing a sleek slender body with nice edges a beautifully crafted neck and the sound tone and playability are all perfect.

Musical Background:

Degree in Audio Engineer

Musical Style:

Progressive Rock, Post-Harcore, Alternative
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