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Gibson Explorer Black 1976

Gibson Explorer Black 1976

Regular price $5,900.00
Regular price Sale price $5,900.00

Serial Number: 00230040

Weight: 7lbs 10oz

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Description

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: Original finish with small area of touch up.

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Details: Solid mahogany body.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .77" & 12th - .98"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted, striped, and has been reshaped to a thinner profile

Electronics: Gibson "Tar Back" neck humbucker and patent stamped bridge humbucker with a three-position selector switch, neck volume, bridge volume, and master tone controls. The pot codes date to 1976.

Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.48kΩ Neck: 5.18kΩ

Hardware: Original hardware.

Weight: 7lbs 10oz

Modifications / Repairs: The neck has been refretted, striped, and has been reshaped to a thinner profile. The bridge pickup has been replaced, and solder joints have been touched up. There is a filled hole on the bass side shoulder from a previously installed strap button. Finish touchup is present in this area.

Case Details: Original hardshell case.

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with moderate play wear consistent with age. There are dings, dents, and scratches throughout. Case rash is present on the back of the body. The hardware has a present patina.

Serial Number: 00230040

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall and show light play wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1976.

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SKU: U5670724416

Description

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: Original finish with small area of touch up.

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Details: Solid mahogany body.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .77" & 12th - .98"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted, striped, and has been reshaped to a thinner profile

Electronics: Gibson "Tar Back" neck humbucker and patent stamped bridge humbucker with a three-position selector switch, neck volume, bridge volume, and master tone controls. The pot codes date to 1976.

Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.48kΩ Neck: 5.18kΩ

Hardware: Original hardware.

Weight: 7lbs 10oz

Modifications / Repairs: The neck has been refretted, striped, and has been reshaped to a thinner profile. The bridge pickup has been replaced, and solder joints have been touched up. There is a filled hole on the bass side shoulder from a previously installed strap button. Finish touchup is present in this area.

Case Details: Original hardshell case.

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with moderate play wear consistent with age. There are dings, dents, and scratches throughout. Case rash is present on the back of the body. The hardware has a present patina.

Serial Number: 00230040

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are tall and show light play wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1976.