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Lightning Strikes Again
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
The Gibson Explorer™ was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 19 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. The classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply pickguard. A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.
Serial Number |
81661 |
Weight |
3.702 kg |
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Natural Korina |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Explorer/Designer |
Body Material |
Korina; No weight relief |
Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS)
|
Neck Material |
Korina |
Fretboard Material |
1 Piece Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Pearloid Dot |
Fret Size |
Reissue |
Fretboard Radius |
12 (304mm) |
Nut Material |
Nylon |
Nut Width |
1.69 / 42.86mm |
Neck Pickups |
Custombucker |
Bridge Pickups |
Custombucker |
Controls |
2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers; Phone Book Capacitor; 3-Way Switchcraft toggle |
Bridge |
ABR-1 |
Tuners |
Kluson with Celluloid Tips |
Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case |
Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case |
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Shipping Policy
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Returns Procedure
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Here at Sky Music, we want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you are not satisfied with your new product for any reason you may return it for a refund, exchange or store credit within 30 days of purchase. Please see the full policy for conditions, exemptions and procedures. For metro-Melbourne orders we charge a flat rate of $18 for change of mind swaps and exchanges & returns and staff will advise for interstate, rural and Victorian areas outside of the metro-Melbourne area.
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