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Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (with Case)

The Gibson Explorer is a rock and roll classic. With unmistakeable looks and dual humbuckers, there's only one Gibson Explorer. 34 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Gibson Explorer 1958 Electric Guitar (with Case)

The Explorer's radical body shape debuted in 1958 and was almost 20 years ahead of its time. Not until the late 1970s did rock and roll's most daring guitarists embrace the Explorer, and that classic 1976 styling is captured on today's X-Plorer. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.
Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

Body Species: Mahogany

Neck Species: Mahogany

Profile: Rounded

Neck Joint Location: 19

Fingerboard Species: Rosewood; Ebony on Classic White

Scale Length: 24-3/4 in.

Nut Width: 11-1/16 in.

Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Hardware Plating Finish: Chrome

Tailpiece: Stopbar

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Knobs: Black Speed

Tuners: Mini Grovers

Neck Pickups: 496R Ceramic magnet humbucker

Bridge Pickups: 500T Ceramic magnet humbucker

Controls: 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch

Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

Case Interior: Dark Gray Plush

Case Exterior: Black Reptile Pattern Hardshell

Case Silkscreen: Silver 'Gibson USA' logo
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Cherry
Shipping Weight: 29 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 21 x 7 in
Ebony
Shipping Weight: 30 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 21 x 7 in
White
Shipping Weight: 30 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 21 x 7 in
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "Hetfield-Gibson is a great buy"
Sound: The guitar sounds great. It needs a little bit of tweaking with the amp, and its perfect. Feature: The guitar is a Gibson, and the look is just awesome Ease of Use: There is no easy way to play this sitting down. Standing up its a surprisingly light guitar, and the neck is extremely comfortable. I was amazed at how easy it was to play Quality: This guitar will stand up to any amount of shredding you throw at it. Mine came with the Ebony finish, and the paint was perfect, not a single imperfection. Value: I would gladly pay more for this guitar. This is a life time gig machine for me Manufacturer Support: I've never had to call, so i'm assuming their good Overall: I will most likely look to buying more guitars, but this one is certainly a good buy, and can never be truly replaced
Style of Music: Rock, Metal, Thrash, Classical
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Sound: very nice sound, especially works well with disrortion and other adjusting to other amp settings. 10/10 Feature: has pretty much anyting a guitarist could ask for Ease of Use: the fret board's thickness is perfect for any size hand Quality: incredible Value: worth every penny The Wow Factor: everything about it looks great, especially the lightning bolt body. perfect for metal. Overall: awesome. 10/10
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