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2016 '76 Explorer Reissue - Ebony

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2016 \'76 Explorer Reissue - Ebony

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2016 \'76 Explorer Reissue - Ebony

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With its angular, asymmetrical body and pointed headstock, the legendary Gibson Explorer was light years ahead of its time when it was first introduced in 1958. In fact, the Explorer was such a radical departure that Gibson produced only about 100 of the famed instruments - many of which are now highly prized collectibles selling for upwards of half a million dollars. Today, the same far-out, futuristic Gibson Explorer - reintroduced in the mid-1970s - is one of the most coveted powerhouses of screaming rock and roll.

Specs:

- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany with special rounded profile
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid dot inlays
- Number of frets: 22
- Pickups: Two Humbucking pickups (496R and 500T) with ceramic magnets
- Controls: Two volume, one tone with three-way pickup selector switch
- Machine heads: Mini Grovers

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Gibson Explorer 1976 Re-issue 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton North, Alberta
I just bought this guitar, and all I can say is it is awesome! I would recommend this guitar to anyone who is a Gibson fan. It feels and plays like a dream, wether your sitting or standing and is light weight so your neck/shoulder won't get sore.
Posted by Tyler on May 24, 2017
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total gibsonics!!! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
can u ever b inspired by a guitar?.........yes,no doubt!!! this machine can reflect as much feeling u r willing to express,and then some! while debating the purchase, and noticing how many people complain about the fit and finish, i was very detailed in my inspection......wow! this was created by craftsmen who must care deeply about the finished product! no booboos, technically all the hardware is perfectly assembled, the finish is killer! being black makes blemishes stand out easily.....there isnt any!!! the case is a nice tight fit, how and why others get less quality i dont understand,would i recommend this........totally!!!!!!!
Posted by Rick on Apr 9, 2017
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wicked sound 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Belleville, Ontario
Very happy with this large purchase. Sounds and plays beautifully. Test drove many but this owns my mind and fret hand. Can't put it down. Excellent craftsmanship as well
Posted by travis on Feb 26, 2016
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Wicked Axe 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Just got mine & love it. I have two les pauls & this stacks up. suits any genre of music but loves the rock/blues/metal sounds. Pairs nicely with my mesa's.
Posted by Aaron on Jan 23, 2016
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Gibson Never Disappoints 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Peterborough, Ontario
The quality is top notch. Sound and playability is incredible, has looks that kill. Stays in tune no matter how hard you punish it. Buy one and you will not be disappointed.
Posted by Paul on Oct 30, 2015
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N/A 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vancouver, British Columbia
The '76 reissue Explorer is hands down a beast out of its case for almost any genre of music you can play. The pickups are hot enough to scream out today's modern metal but by simply rolling off the volume you can clean them up very nicely. It has all the features you need in a guitar and nothing more, yeah you could want coil splits or a whammy bar but these things aren't a necessity. The value of the guitar is great for the quality of the instrument, plenty of people have been complaining about Gibson's quality control (or the lack of) but I must say this guitar is absolutely flawless. It's seen some rough conditions in the time I have owned it but a quick spray of some guitar polish and a good wipe down return it to a glossy high shine mirror like finish.
Posted by Lucas on Feb 13, 2012
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