Gibson
Explorer 70s, Dark Walnut
ElectricExplorerUS
No ratings yet$2,499
The Gibson Explorer 70s, Dark Walnut is an electric guitar built on an Explorer body. The build combines a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are 70s Tribute / 70s Tribute. Made in the United States and typically listed around $2499. Typical styles include Rock, Hard Rock and Classic Rock.
Best for
RockHard RockClassic RockMetal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews76
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
91
Value
66
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 70s Tribute / 70s Tribute |
| Accessories | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 Case |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Explorer |
| Body Styles | Solidbody |
| Bridge | Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | 70s Tribute |
| Case | Hard Shell Case |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed Knobs |
| Controls | 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors) |
| End Of Board Width | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Model | DSXS007WCH1 |
| Neck pickup | 70s Tribute |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.05mm / 1.69in |
| Pickguard | White 3-ply |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 Case |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Street price | $2,499 |
