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Gibson ’80s Explorer Electric Guitar in Ebony

£1,999.00

While the Explorer wasn't a huge success when it was first introduced in 1958, guitarists revisited the model and discovered its many charms as the years passed. Rockers began to embrace its futuristic shape and powerful sound by the 1970s, but during the hard-rocking '80s, the model came into its own and was adopted by […]

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While the Explorer wasn't a huge success when it was first introduced in 1958, guitarists revisited the model and discovered its many charms as the years passed. Rockers began to embrace its futuristic shape and powerful sound by the 1970s, but during the hard-rocking '80s, the model came into its own and was adopted by some of the greatest players of the decade!

The Gibson '80s Explorer is based on the popular 1984 model. It features a fast-playing SlimTaper Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fretboard. The iconically-shaped Mahogany body is outfitted with new '80s Tribute pickups that accurately capture the unique fat-toned sound and rich sustain of the models from that era. A hardshell case is also included.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: Mahogany
  • Body Shape: Explorer

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: SlimTaper
  • Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
  • Fingerboard Wood: Indian Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Inlays: Acrylic Dot
  • Nut Type: Graph Tech
  • Nut Width: 1.695" (43.05 mm)

Hardware

  • Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Aluminium Stop Bar
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Contemporary Buttons
  • Hardware Plating: Chrome

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: '80s Tribute Humbucker
  • Neck Pickup: '80s Tribute Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 Volume, Master Tone (Handwired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
  • Pickup Switching: 3-Way Toggle

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Hardshell (Included)

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Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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