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Gibson Explorer 80s, Ebony
Gibson

Explorer 80s, Ebony

ElectricExplorerUS
No ratings yet$2,499

Embraced by the Masters of Metal and Rock The Explorer™ was first introduced in 1958, and guitarists discovered its many charms as the years passed. Rockers embraced its futuristic shape and powerful sound by the 1970s, but during the hard rockin’ 80s, the model came into its own and was adopted by some of the greatest players of the decade. The new 80s Explorer is based on the popular 1984 model. It features a fast-playing SlimTaper™ mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard. The iconically-shaped mahogany body is outfitted with new 80s Tribute pickups that accurately capture the unique fat-toned sound and rich sustain of the models from that era. Now available in Ebony. A hardshell case is also included.

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Score

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76
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
91
Value
66

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Specifications

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Specifications for Explorer 80s, Ebony
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodMahogany
Neck woodMahogany
FretboardIndian Rosewood
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
Pickups80s Tribute / 80s Tribute
AccessoriesGibson Accessory Kit
Body FinishGloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeExplorer
Body StylesExplorer
BridgeAluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Bridge pickup80s Tribute
CaseHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, Master Tone; Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
End Of Board Width57.4mm / 2.26in
FinishChrome
Fretboard inlayAcrylic Dot
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Jack Plate CoverChrome
JointGlued In, Set Neck
ModelDSXE00EBCH1
Neck pickup80s Tribute
NutGraph Tech
Nut width43.05mm / 1.7in
Output Jack1/4"
PickguardNone
Pickup Selector3-way Toggle
ProfileSlimTaper
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipBlack
TailpieceAluminum Stop Bar
Truss rodAdjustable
Tuner PlatingChrome
TunersGrover Mini Rotomatic
Street price$2,499

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