Description
When initially debuted in 1958, the Gibson Explorer wasn't a smash hit due to its bizarre body shape, bold sound, and unique-looking headstock. Over the years, though, guitar legends like James Hetfield and Gary Moore helped popularize the Explorer, making it a must-have for rock and metal musicians by the 1980s. The new Gibson 80s Explorer takes inspiration from the iconic '84 model, and it's a rip-roaring axe with a powerful, punchy sound. Reach out today if you're in the market for a vintage-style Gibson electric guitar that shines in high-gain settings!
The 80s Explorer features a wicked-fast SlimTaper mahogany neck and a silky-smooth Indian rosewood fingerboard, making it a joy to play. Its mahogany body gives it a rich sound with full-bodied mids and exceptional sustain, and its '80s tribute humbuckers deliver a stunning array of period-correct tones. These pickups are thick, fat, and crunchy and are perfect for channeling the sounds of the hard-rockin' '80s. And thanks to its hand-wired electronics and Orange Drop capacitors, this guitar has a clear and consistent sound.
On top of its stellar tone and playability, the 80s Explorer sports several top-notch hardware appointments. From its aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge that allows for precise intonation to its Grover mini Roto-matic tuners, this guitar has a nice, premium feel. It also looks spectacular, courtesy of its ebony finish, chrome hardware, and acrylic dot inlays.
With its gut-punching sound, superior playability, and high-quality construction, the Gibson 80s Explorer is the ultimate choice for rock guitarists who want to make a statement. Ships with a hardshell case.
Specs
Body Shape: Explorer
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Nut Width: 43.053mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 628.65mm
Number of Frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlays: Acrylic Dots
Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
Hardware Plating: Chrome
Neck Pickup: 80s Tribute
Bridge Pickup: 80s Tribute
Controls: 2 x Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
Case: Hardshell Case
SKU: DSXE00EBCH1
