Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid three piece mahogany body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .79" (1st fret), .93" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in one piece mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been refretted, and the nut has a small shim underneath. |
| Electronics: | Original Gibson "tarback" pickups and original electronics, with 3-way toggle switch, neck and bridge pickup volume controls, and master tone control. The pot codes date to 1976. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 5.1k (neck), 7.5k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The tuners, pickguard, bridge, tailpiece, and strap buttons have been replaced. The original tailpiece is included in the case. |
| Weight: | 8lbs 10oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been refretted -The nut has been shimmed -The tuners, pickguard, bridge, tailpiece, and strap buttons have been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson Explorer has aged nicely, with only mild signs of use on the glossy finish. The body has light scratches, some dents on the body fins, and some heavier buckle rash on the back. The back of the neck is glossy with a couple small dents, and there are open screw holes on the back of the headstock from the original tuners. |
| Serial Number: | 00241428 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are wide and tall with minimal wear. The serial number and pot codes date to 1976. |