Gibson Explorer CMT Sunburst 1980s

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson Explorer CMT Sunburst 1980s

Used

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: Maple
Body Details: Poplar solid body with two piece flamed maple cap.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Medium "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .82" 12th- 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Three piece maple neck with unbound ebony board.
Electronics: The wiring harness is original, but the pickups have been replaced. There pickups are era correct patent number sticker T-Tops. The neck pickup lead has been spliced in the middle to allow it to reach the volume pot. There are no visible pot codes.
Pickup Measurements: neck 7.4k ohms bridge 7.6k ohms
Hardware: The hardware appears to be all original. The pick guard screws have been replaced. A different set pf tuners was installed at some point, but the originals have been reinstalled.
Modifications/Repairs: -The pickups have been replaced. -A different set pf tuners was installed at some point, but the originals have been reinstalled. There are4 extra screw holes visible in the back of the headstock as a result.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate play wear. The finish is glossy with light checking and dents and scratches throughout. The back of the body has light buckle rash. The finish on the back of the neck is well worn from playing. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age. There are extra screw holes visible on the back of the headstock from different tuners that were installed at some point.
Serial Number: 562030
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide with medium heigh and light play wear. -The first two digits of the serial number have been scratched off (see pictures). The 5th digit is a 0 indicating this guitar was made in 1980.
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