Gibson Products News-Lifestyle Lessons Downloads Community 24/7 Support

Week 36 - Explorer New Century


The still-radical Explorer body shape goes further with a rugged, recessed carbon fiber pickguard. In Satin Ebony with 496R and 500T humbuckers, they won't believe their eyes or their ears.

Limited run of 400

See all of the Guitars of the Week

Features
Full-body pickguard
Mahogany body and neck
Classic ‘60s neck
496R & 500T humbuckers



Download Datasheet

BODY
Body Style: Mahogany
Body Species: Mahogany

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: 1960 Slim taper
Peghead Pitch: 14°
Nut Width: 1.695"
Neck Joint Location: 19th Fret
Head Inlay: Gibson Logo

FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Scale Length: 243/4"
Number of Frets: 22
Inlays: Dot

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Chrome
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Black Top Hat
Machine Heads (Tuners): Chrome Mini Grover

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: 496R Ceramic magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 500T Ceramic magnet humbucker
Controls: Two volume, one tone, three-way switch

OTHER
Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046

CASE
Case Interior: White Plush
Case Exterior: Hardshell with black reptile pattern
Case Silkscreen: Silver Gibson USA Logo


Available Finishes: