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Gibson '70s Explorer Electric Guitar Antique Natural

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Description
Gibson's iconic 70s Explorer electric guitar is back to inspire a new generation of players. The '70s Explorer features a pair of '70s Tribute Burstbucker pickups hand-wired with orange drop capacitors for warm, dynamic tone that begs to be played loud. Its classic white finish, bound rosewood fingerboard and black speed knobs provide fast playability and iconic 70s style.
'70s Tribute Burstbucker Pickups Deliver Legendary Tone
The '70s Explorer is loaded with a pair of '70s Tribute Burstbucker pickups that provide the vintage PAF tone that defined rock in the 1970s. Hand-wired with orange drop capacitors, these Burstbuckers offer a resonant, articulate sound with rich harmonics and sustain for days. They deliver the warm, dynamic tone that Burstbuckers are renowned for in a package designed for modern players.
Iconic Style and Lightweight Comfort
With its classic white finish, the '70s Explorer looks as iconic as the generation of music it helped create. Its bound rosewood fingerboard and black speed knobs provide a fast, comfortable playing experience while chrome hardware completes the vintage-inspired style. Despite its looks, the '70s Explorer is surprisingly lightweight thanks to its resonate mahogany body which further enhances sustain and tone.
Built for Speed and Performance
The '70s Explorer's slim, contoured mahogany body offers unparalleled access to the upper frets for lightning fast solos and intricate riffs. Its rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets make bending and vibratos a breeze while black speed knobs provide master volume and tone control at your fingertips. The '70s Explorer delivers no-compromise performance and playability.



Features
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany Slim Taper neck, rosewood fingerboard
- 70s Tribute Burstbucker neck and bridge pickups, toggle switch (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors)
- Aluminum Nashville tune-o-matic bridge
- Stopbar tailpiece
- Graph Tech nut
Specs
- Body shape: Designer
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Neck shape: Slim Taper
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Inlay: Acrylic dots
- Material: Rosewood
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut width/material: 1.695", Graph Tech
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: '70s Tribute Burstbucker
- Bridge: '70s Tribute Burstbucker
- Control layout: 2 volumes, 1 tone and toggle switch (hand-wired with orange drop capacitors)
- Bridge type: Fixed bridge
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Plating: Chrome
- Case: Hardshell case
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Reviews
4.67
3 Reviews
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
- Rock Concerts3
- Jamming2
- Practicing2
- Recording2
- Small Venues1
- Experienced3
- Good Feel3
- Good Pick Up3
- Good Tone3
- Fun To Play2
- Solid Electronics2
Reviewed by 3 customers
Love this guitar
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submitteda year ago
byKeith
fromCleveland
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I love this guitar. I had to send back the first one due to major finish issues. The second one was much better (although not perfect). Gibson QC is the issue, not GC. That being said, I would buy another, I love it.
I would definitely buy another one!!!!!!
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submitteda year ago
byRobert
fromKingsport Tennessee
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
Love this guitar, the neck is slim tapered and plays great!! I have many different Gibson guitars and fender Stratocasters and the explorer is my new favorite hands down! I love it!!!!!!
Amazing guitar!!
Verified Buyer
submitted2 years ago
byMiguel
fromSalinas, CA
Definitely one of the best guitars I've ever played and would highly recommend to anyone who likes explorers. Really dope guitar. Can't stop playing it.
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submitted3 years ago
asked byjoey boy
fromlas vegas nv
is this in stock?
Yes!submitted4 years ago
asked byCody
fromIllinois
What's the difference in the 70's explorer and the antique explorer?
I believe the colorsubmitted4 years ago
asked byMiller
fromRochester, Ny
Would this be good for doing Metallica covers?
It would be great.submitted4 years ago
asked byLarry
fromSC
Hi, I was just curious as to when this guitar might possibly be available again. I noticed it's on back order but I'm very interested in it.
Please contact our Customer Service agents to get an updated Back Order time frame