Embraced by the masters of metal and rock
The Explorer™ was first introduced in 1958. While it was less than enthusiastically received at the time, 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 Explorer 80s EMG is based on the popular 1984 model. The 1984 Gibson Explorer is an iconic electric guitar that stands out for its distinctive design and massive tones. Players like The Edge, Billy Gibbons, and James Hetfield have all wielded Explorers, contributing to their legendary status. If you’re into retro-futuristic guitars, the Explorer 80s EMG is a stunning tribute to that era’s edge and attitude.
The Explorer 80s EMG features a fast-playing mahogany neck with a 60s SlimTaper™ profile. The neck is topped with a rosewood fretboard that features 22 medium jumbo frets and simple pearloid dot inlays. The Explorer headstock is equipped with mini die-cast tuners and a Graph Tech® nut to ensure solid tuning stability. The other ends of the strings pass over an Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and are anchored with a LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece. The iconically shaped mahogany body is outfitted with active EMG™ pickups, with an EMG 60 in the neck position and an EMG 81 in the bridge position. They accurately capture the unique, fat-toned sound and rich sustain of the Explorer models that many players preferred during that era. A 9V battery powers the active EMG pickups, and the battery compartment is located on the back of the guitar for quick and easy access. The pickups are wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control; the controls are capped with knurled metal control knobs. There is no pickguard, which helps to give the Explorer 80s EMG a sleek and slightly menacing appearance. If you’re into retro-futuristic guitars, the Explorer 80s EMG is a stunning tribute to that era’s edge and attitude. It comes packed in a premium gig bag and is ready to partner with you to rock the world.
A battery is not included. To power your pickups, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Highlights
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck with 60s SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays
- Explorer headstock with mini die cast tuners and Epiphone logo in gold silkscreen
- Epiphone Locktone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Locktone stop bar tailpiece
- Active emg pickups
- Epiphone premium gig bag included
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Explorer
Body Styles Explorer
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Pearloid Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup EMG 81
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone
Neck Pickup EMG 60
Output Jack Epiphone 1/4"
Pickup Selector Epiphone 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Metal Knurled
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Black Plastic
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard None
Pickup Covers Black
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Upper Bout
Switch Tip Ivory
Tailpiece LockTone Stop Bar
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Mini Die Cast
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Premium Gig Bag
Model: EIEX8CWNH1
Headstock Explorer
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG, Classic White
Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG, Classic White
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
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Limited Lifetime Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
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Embraced by the masters of metal and rock
The Explorer™ was first introduced in 1958. While it was less than enthusiastically received at the time, 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 Explorer 80s EMG is based on the popular 1984 model. The 1984 Gibson Explorer is an iconic electric guitar that stands out for its distinctive design and massive tones. Players like The Edge, Billy Gibbons, and James Hetfield have all wielded Explorers, contributing to their legendary status. If you’re into retro-futuristic guitars, the Explorer 80s EMG is a stunning tribute to that era’s edge and attitude.
The Explorer 80s EMG features a fast-playing mahogany neck with a 60s SlimTaper™ profile. The neck is topped with a rosewood fretboard that features 22 medium jumbo frets and simple pearloid dot inlays. The Explorer headstock is equipped with mini die-cast tuners and a Graph Tech® nut to ensure solid tuning stability. The other ends of the strings pass over an Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and are anchored with a LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece. The iconically shaped mahogany body is outfitted with active EMG™ pickups, with an EMG 60 in the neck position and an EMG 81 in the bridge position. They accurately capture the unique, fat-toned sound and rich sustain of the Explorer models that many players preferred during that era. A 9V battery powers the active EMG pickups, and the battery compartment is located on the back of the guitar for quick and easy access. The pickups are wired to individual volume controls and a master tone control; the controls are capped with knurled metal control knobs. There is no pickguard, which helps to give the Explorer 80s EMG a sleek and slightly menacing appearance. If you’re into retro-futuristic guitars, the Explorer 80s EMG is a stunning tribute to that era’s edge and attitude. It comes packed in a premium gig bag and is ready to partner with you to rock the world.
A battery is not included. To power your pickups, you will need a 9-volt battery.
Highlights
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany neck with 60s SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fretboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays
- Explorer headstock with mini die cast tuners and Epiphone logo in gold silkscreen
- Epiphone Locktone Tune-O-Matic bridge and Locktone stop bar tailpiece
- Active emg pickups
- Epiphone premium gig bag included
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Gloss
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Explorer
Body Styles Explorer
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Pearloid Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Graph Tech
Nut Width 43.0mm / 1.69in
Profile 60s SlimTaper™
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup EMG 81
Controls 2 Volume, Master Tone
Neck Pickup EMG 60
Output Jack Epiphone 1/4"
Pickup Selector Epiphone 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Metal Knurled
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Black Plastic
Mounting Rings Black
Pickguard None
Pickup Covers Black
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons 2 - Bottom and Upper Bout
Switch Tip Ivory
Tailpiece LockTone Stop Bar
Truss Rod Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Mini Die Cast
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Premium Gig Bag
Model: EIEX8CWNH1
Headstock Explorer
Headstock Inlay Epiphone Logo in Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
