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Continue ShoppingGibson Explorer Polaris White 1976
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Explorer Polaris White 1976
Vintage
Vintage
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: Finish appears original.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Moderate wear. Dents and scratches throughout. Small areas of finish have worn off.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .81", 12th fret .987"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Original frets and nut. Stand rash on treble side of the headstock transition. Finish has separation cracks along edges of heel and binding. Frets appear to have been leveled. Tuning post holes have been routed for larger tuning machines.
Electronics: Patent sticker humbuckers with 3 position toggle switch, individual pickup volume, and master tone controls. Pot codes date to 1976, with the wiring harness having a few touched up solder joints. The neck pickup lead has been spliced. The covers have been removed from the pickups at one point.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.64K, Bridge 7.82K
Hardware: Hardware appears mostly original. Patent number ABR bridge, 6 on a plate "Gibson Deluxe" tuners with round button, correct plastic, and correct stop tailpiece. The tuner bushings are not original.
Weight: 8lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: Frets have been leveled, the tuner post holes have been enlarged, and the original tuners have been reinstalled with conversion bushings. The neck pickup lead has been spliced. The covers have been removed from the pickups at one point. Wiring harness has a few touched up solder joints.
Case Details: Non-original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. There are small areas of finish that have worn off throughout, as well as small dents and scratches. The finish has faded to a cream hue. Hardware has a medium patina, and the plating has worn away in some areas. Stand rash on treble side of the headstock transition. The finish has separation cracks along edges of heel and along the binding edge.
Serial Number: 627494
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and flat, showing light wear.
Summary
Finish Details: Finish appears original.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Moderate wear. Dents and scratches throughout. Small areas of finish have worn off.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .81", 12th fret .987"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00" to
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Original frets and nut. Stand rash on treble side of the headstock transition. Finish has separation cracks along edges of heel and binding. Frets appear to have been leveled. Tuning post holes have been routed for larger tuning machines.
Electronics: Patent sticker humbuckers with 3 position toggle switch, individual pickup volume, and master tone controls. Pot codes date to 1976, with the wiring harness having a few touched up solder joints. The neck pickup lead has been spliced. The covers have been removed from the pickups at one point.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 7.64K, Bridge 7.82K
Hardware: Hardware appears mostly original. Patent number ABR bridge, 6 on a plate "Gibson Deluxe" tuners with round button, correct plastic, and correct stop tailpiece. The tuner bushings are not original.
Weight: 8lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: Frets have been leveled, the tuner post holes have been enlarged, and the original tuners have been reinstalled with conversion bushings. The neck pickup lead has been spliced. The covers have been removed from the pickups at one point. Wiring harness has a few touched up solder joints.
Case Details: Non-original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. There are small areas of finish that have worn off throughout, as well as small dents and scratches. The finish has faded to a cream hue. Hardware has a medium patina, and the plating has worn away in some areas. Stand rash on treble side of the headstock transition. The finish has separation cracks along edges of heel and along the binding edge.
Serial Number: 627494
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and flat, showing light wear.
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: | Finish appears original. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Moderate wear. Dents and scratches throughout. Small areas of finish have worn off. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | D |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .81", 12th fret .987" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Original frets and nut. Stand rash on treble side of the headstock transition. Finish has separation cracks along edges of heel and binding. Frets appear to have been leveled. Tuning post holes have been routed for larger tuning machines. |
| Electronics: | Patent sticker humbuckers with 3 position toggle switch, individual pickup volume, and master tone controls. Pot codes date to 1976, with the wiring harness having a few touched up solder joints. The neck pickup lead has been spliced. The covers have been removed from the pickups at one point. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck 7.64K, Bridge 7.82K |
| Hardware: | Hardware appears mostly original. Patent number ABR bridge, 6 on a plate "Gibson Deluxe" tuners with round button, correct plastic, and correct stop tailpiece. The tuner bushings are not original. |
| Weight: | 8lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Frets have been leveled, the tuner post holes have been enlarged, and the original tuners have been reinstalled with conversion bushings. The neck pickup lead has been spliced. The covers have been removed from the pickups at one point. Wiring harness has a few touched up solder joints. |
| Case Details: | Non-original hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. There are small areas of finish that have worn off throughout, as well as small dents and scratches. The finish has faded to a cream hue. Hardware has a medium patina, and the plating has worn away in some areas. Stand rash on treble side of the headstock transition. The finish has separation cracks along edges of heel and along the binding edge. |
| Serial Number: | 627494 |
| Tech Notes: | Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and flat, showing light wear. |