Week 43 - Explorer w/Short Vibrola
The Explorer’s radical body shape debuted in 1958 and was almost 20 years ahead of its time. Not until the late 1970s did rock and roll’s most daring guitarists embrace the Explorer, and that classic 1976 styling is captured on today’s Explorer, now embellished with a short vibrola, Trans Amber finish, and a pair of ’57 Classics.
Limited run of 400
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BODY
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Body Style:
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Mahogany |
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Top Species:
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Mahogany |
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Back Species:
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Mahogany |
NECK
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Species:
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Mahogany |
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Profile:
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Explorer |
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Peghead Pitch:
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17° |
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Nut Width:
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1.695" |
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Neck Joint Location:
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19th Fret |
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Head Inlay:
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Gibson Logo |
FINGERBOARD
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Species:
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Ebony |
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Scale Length:
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243/4" |
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Number of Frets:
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22 |
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Inlays:
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Dot |
HARDWARE
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Plating Finish:
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Gold |
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Tailpiece:
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Short Vibrola |
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Bridge:
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Nashville |
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Knobs:
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Black Speed Knobs |
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Machine Heads (Tuners):
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Gold Mini Grover |
ELECTRONICS
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Neck Pickup:
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Gold Covered '57 Classic humbucker |
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Bridge Pickup:
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Gold Covered '57 Classic + humbucker |
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Controls:
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Two volume, one tone, three-way switch |
OTHER
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Strings:
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Brite Wires .010-.046 |
Available Finishes: