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Continue ShoppingGibson Explorer E2 Walnut 1979
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Explorer E2 Walnut 1979
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The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Walnut Top
Body Material: Walnut Body
Body Details: Walnut solid body with maple pancakes
Neck Material: Walnut Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard
Neck Profile: D-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .79", 12th: 1.01"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: 5-piece walnut & maple set neck with an ebony board, mother of pearl center dot inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock
Electronics: EMG 81/85 Humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume controls per pickup, master tone control -- The pickups and wiring harness are not original
Pickup Measurements: n/a - Active system
Hardware: Original gold excluding strap buttons
Weight: 9 lbs 9 oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original pickups & electronics. -- Non-original strap buttons and back plate
Case Details: Original hard shell case -- The vynil has torn in various areas and the body side latch does not function
Cosmetic Condition: This Explorer E2 shows nice aging and play wear. The finish has worn in various areas, such as the back of the neck, and there are many other nicks & dings throughout. Buckle rash is visible on the back of the body. The hardware has tarnished.
Serial Number: 71729107
Tech Notes: Currently, setup with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and low showing light play wear. -- The serial number dates this Gibson from 1979. "SECOND" is embossed/stamped on the back of the headstock signifying this as a factory second instrument.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Walnut Top
Body Material: Walnut Body
Body Details: Walnut solid body with maple pancakes
Neck Material: Walnut Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard
Neck Profile: D-Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .79", 12th: 1.01"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: 5-piece walnut & maple set neck with an ebony board, mother of pearl center dot inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock
Electronics: EMG 81/85 Humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume controls per pickup, master tone control -- The pickups and wiring harness are not original
Pickup Measurements: n/a - Active system
Hardware: Original gold excluding strap buttons
Weight: 9 lbs 9 oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original pickups & electronics. -- Non-original strap buttons and back plate
Case Details: Original hard shell case -- The vynil has torn in various areas and the body side latch does not function
Cosmetic Condition: This Explorer E2 shows nice aging and play wear. The finish has worn in various areas, such as the back of the neck, and there are many other nicks & dings throughout. Buckle rash is visible on the back of the body. The hardware has tarnished.
Serial Number: 71729107
Tech Notes: Currently, setup with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and low showing light play wear. -- The serial number dates this Gibson from 1979. "SECOND" is embossed/stamped on the back of the headstock signifying this as a factory second instrument.
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Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Walnut |
| Body Details: | Walnut solid body with maple pancakes |
| Neck Material: | Walnut |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | D-Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .79", 12th: 1.01" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | 5-piece walnut & maple set neck with an ebony board, mother of pearl center dot inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock |
| Electronics: | EMG 81/85 Humbucker pickups, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, volume controls per pickup, master tone control -- The pickups and wiring harness are not original |
| Pickup Measurements: | n/a - Active system |
| Hardware: | Original gold excluding strap buttons |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Non-original pickups & electronics. -- Non-original strap buttons and back plate |
| Case Details: | Original hard shell case -- The vynil has torn in various areas and the body side latch does not function |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This Explorer E2 shows nice aging and play wear. The finish has worn in various areas, such as the back of the neck, and there are many other nicks & dings throughout. Buckle rash is visible on the back of the body. The hardware has tarnished. |
| Serial Number: | 71729107 |
| Tech Notes: | Currently, setup with 10-gauge strings, low action, and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and low showing light play wear. -- The serial number dates this Gibson from 1979. "SECOND" is embossed/stamped on the back of the headstock signifying this as a factory second instrument. |