2021 Gibson Explorer Natural w/OHSC

2021 Gibson Explorer Natural w/OHSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Guitar Is In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In USA

Solid Mahogany Body Shows Minor Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings And Scratches (Please See Photos)

Nashville Bridge And Stop Tailpiece 

Two Gibson USA Humbuckers (No Covers)

Mahogany Neck With Unbound Rosewood Fingerboard

Original Frets Show Minimal Playwear 

Original Grover Tuners

Weight: 7lbs 15oz

Nut Width: 1.70"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .82"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .93"

Comes With Original Hardshell Case And Paperwork (As Shown)

The Gibson Explorer is a distinctive electric guitar known for its bold, angular body shape and powerful tone, making it a favorite among rock and metal musicians. First introduced in 1958 as part of Gibson’s “Modernist” series alongside the Flying V and the elusive Moderne, the Explorer was initially met with poor commercial success and discontinued after a short run. However, its radical design found a cult following, and Gibson reissued it in the mid-1970s, when it began gaining popularity, especially among hard rock and heavy metal guitarists. Constructed typically with a mahogany body and neck, dual humbuckers, and a rosewood fingerboard, the Explorer delivers a thick, sustaining sound that suits aggressive playing styles. Over the years, it has been favored by iconic players like James Hetfield of Metallica, The Edge of U2, and Allen Collins of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Today, the Explorer is celebrated as a pioneering design that was ahead of its time, and it remains a symbol of power, rebellion, and innovation in electric guitar history.