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1980 Gibson Explorer E2 Electric Guitar - Natural

1980 Gibson Explorer E2 Electric Guitar - Natural

Regular price $1,875.00 USD
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Only produced for four years, the Gibson Explorer II / E2 was designed to serve as a modern upgrade to the original Gibson Explorer. Some key differences in this model were a five-piece maple or maple/walnut body that was contoured and had beveled edges.

This example has seen its fair share of gigs, and we can understand why...it rips! With pots dating back to the 34th week of 1979, and the original pair of Dirty Fingers humbucking pickups, you're getting all of the original character and high output from this axe. It does show player wear over the majority of the instrument, and there is a small crack on the back of the headstock, but it does not extend through to the front.

Weighs in at 9 lbs 5 oz and comes complete with original hardshell case. Please email or call with any questions.

Standard Specifications

General Info

Brand: Gibson
Model: Explorer II/E2
Color: Natural Mahogany
Serial:
80030010
Weight: 9lbs 6oz
Condition: Good

Body

Material:
Five-Piece Maple and Walnut
Finish: Nitrocellulose


Neck

Material:
Five-Piece Maple and Walnut
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Fingerboard Material/Radius: Ebony, 12"
Frets (Number and Size): 22
Inlays: Pearl Dot
Nut (Material and Width):
1 11/16"
Scale Length: 24.75"
Profile:

Medium "C"


Electronics

Pickups:
Dirty Finger Pickups x 2
Pickup Switching: 3-Way Toggle
Controls: Volume x 1, Tone x 2


Hardware

Tuning Machines: Inline Gibson Machines x 6
Bridge: Tune-O Matic, TP-6 Fine Tuning Tailpiece
Pickguard: Multi-Ply Black
Control Knobs: 3-Speed Knobs
Hardware Finish: Gold


Accessories

Original Hard Case

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