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Continue ShoppingGibson Explorer Bass Red 1985
4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Explorer Bass Red 1985
Used
Used
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. We have been told that the signature on the front of the bass belongs to Joan Jett.
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .93" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 32
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original Gibson pickups and electronics, with neck/bridge pickup volume controls and master tone control. The pot codes date to 1985.
Pickup Measurements: 9.2k (neck), 9.1k (bridge)
Hardware: The intonation screw for the A string saddle has been replaced. A brass nut has been installed.
Weight: 10lbs 8oz
Modifications/Repairs: A brass nut has been installed, and the A string saddle intonation screw is not original.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows appropriate cosmetic wear for its age. The finish is glossy with checking, small chips/dings, and other minor signs of wear. The edges of the body, including the fins, have various small dings, and there is a patch of wear on the back that's begun to go through the finish.
Serial Number: 81905642
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium-low and show minor wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1985.
Summary
Finish Details: Original. We have been told that the signature on the front of the bass belongs to Joan Jett.
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .83" (1st fret), .93" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 32
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original Gibson pickups and electronics, with neck/bridge pickup volume controls and master tone control. The pot codes date to 1985.
Pickup Measurements: 9.2k (neck), 9.1k (bridge)
Hardware: The intonation screw for the A string saddle has been replaced. A brass nut has been installed.
Weight: 10lbs 8oz
Modifications/Repairs: A brass nut has been installed, and the A string saddle intonation screw is not original.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows appropriate cosmetic wear for its age. The finish is glossy with checking, small chips/dings, and other minor signs of wear. The edges of the body, including the fins, have various small dings, and there is a patch of wear on the back that's begun to go through the finish.
Serial Number: 81905642
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium-low and show minor wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1985.
Trade
- Brand: Gibson
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. We have been told that the signature on the front of the bass belongs to Joan Jett. |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Details: | Solid alder body |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .83" (1st fret), .93" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 32" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in three piece maple neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson pickups and electronics, with neck/bridge pickup volume controls and master tone control. The pot codes date to 1985. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 9.2k (neck), 9.1k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The intonation screw for the A string saddle has been replaced. A brass nut has been installed. |
| Weight: | 10lbs 8oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | A brass nut has been installed, and the A string saddle intonation screw is not original. |
| Case Details: | Original hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass shows appropriate cosmetic wear for its age. The finish is glossy with checking, small chips/dings, and other minor signs of wear. The edges of the body, including the fins, have various small dings, and there is a patch of wear on the back that's begun to go through the finish. |
| Serial Number: | 81905642 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium-low and show minor wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1985. |