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Continue ShoppingGibson Designer Series Explorer Black 1984
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Designer Series Explorer Black 1984
Used
Used
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard
Neck Profile: D-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .79", 12th: .97"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24-1/2"
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood board, center pearloid dot inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock
Electronics: Era correct "Embossed Pat. No." Humbucker pickups -- The guitar has been fully rewired with pot codes dating from 1992
Pickup Measurements: n/a due to wiring scheme
Hardware: Original gold excluding strap buttons -- Buttons compatible with Schaller style strap locks (locks not included), the bottom button has been moved the top of the bass side lower fin. The original screw hole has been filled.
Weight: 7 lbs 15.5 oz
Modifications / Repairs: Has been fully rewired -- The strap buttons are not original and the bottom has been moved to an alternate location, the original screw hole has been filled
Case Details: Original Hard Shell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This Explorer shows nice play wear throughout. Significant finish checking is present in various areas. The finish is worn from the top edge of the headstock. The hardware shows tarnishing.
Serial Number: 82164519
Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and medium-low showing only light wear. -- The serial number dates this Gibson from 1984.
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Description & Specs
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | D-Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .79", 12th: .97" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood board, center pearloid dot inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock |
| Electronics: | Era correct "Embossed Pat. No." Humbucker pickups -- The guitar has been fully rewired with pot codes dating from 1992 |
| Pickup Measurements: | n/a due to wiring scheme |
| Hardware: | Original gold excluding strap buttons -- Buttons compatible with Schaller style strap locks (locks not included), the bottom button has been moved the top of the bass side lower fin. The original screw hole has been filled. |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Has been fully rewired -- The strap buttons are not original and the bottom has been moved to an alternate location, the original screw hole has been filled |
| Case Details: | Original Hard Shell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This Explorer shows nice play wear throughout. Significant finish checking is present in various areas. The finish is worn from the top edge of the headstock. The hardware shows tarnishing. |
| Serial Number: | 82164519 |
| Tech Notes: | Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and medium-low showing only light wear. -- The serial number dates this Gibson from 1984. |