GIBSON Explorer w/Black Hardware
- similar to Explorer 83, except has Kahler tremolo system and black hardware, mfg. 1985 only.
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GIBSON Explorer (I)
No. of Strings
6
Body Type
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No. of Frets
22
Weight
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GIBSON Explorer (I) Price & value
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GIBSON Explorer (I) Description
- similar to Explorer II, except has mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, decal headstock logo, tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece or black Kahler Flyer tremolo, 2 uncovered humbuckers, available in Black or White finish, mfg. 1981-89.
In 1987, ebony fingerboard replaced rosewood fingerboard; tremolo bridge was discontinued. This model was also available in a left-handed configuration (Explorer left hand), available 1984 to 1987.
GIBSON Explorer (I) Features
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Offset hourglass Explorer-style body with beveled edges
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Decal headstock logo
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Tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece or black Kahler Flyer tremolo
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2 uncovered humbuckers
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Available in Black or White finish
GIBSON Explorer (I) Specs
Orientation:
Right-Handed
Number Of Strings:
6
String Type:
--
Number Of Frets:
22
Fret Size:
--
Tuner Layout:
Six on a side
Nut Style:
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Nut Width(inches):
--
Nut Material:
--
Neck Material:
Walnut
Neck Joint Style:
Set-Neck
Neck Shape:
--
TailpieceType:
Tune-o-matic
Fret Board Material:
Rosewood
Fretboard Radius (inches):
--
Fret Board Style:
--
Inlay Style:
Dot inlay
Inlay Material:
--
Body Type:
--
Body Shape/Style/Series:
Explorer style
Body Material:
Mahogany
Veneer:
--
Body Finish:
--
Body Color:
--
Pick-Guard Material:
--
Pick Guard Color:
Black
Pickup Configuration:
--
Pickups:
Humbucker
Controls:
Three black barrel knobs, three-way pickup switch
Year From:
1981
Year To:
1989
Country Of Origin:
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