Gibson
Explorer 80s, Cherry
ElectricExplorerUS
No ratings yet$2,499
An electric guitar from Gibson, the Explorer 80s, Cherry uses an Explorer body. The build combines a Mahogany body, Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are 80s Tribute / 80s 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 | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 80s Tribute / 80s Tribute |
| Accessories | Gibson Accessory Kit |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Explorer |
| Body Styles | Explorer |
| Bridge | Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | 80s Tribute |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Control Knobs | Black Speed |
| Controls | 2 Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 57.4mm / 2.26in |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Chrome |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck |
| Model | DSXE00CHCH1 |
| Neck pickup | 80s Tribute |
| Nut | Graph Tech |
| Nut width | 43.05mm / 1.7in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" |
| Pickguard | None |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Toggle |
| Profile | SlimTaper |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Black |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
| Tuner Plating | Chrome |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic |
| Street price | $2,499 |
