Preowned 1980's Gibson Explorer - Alpine White w/ OHSC

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This item is preowned / used, but tested in shop to be fully functional unless otherwise noted in the description. Any case, box, manuals, or accessories included will be either shown in the photos or mentioned specifically in the description. Otherwise, you can assume they are not included.

Description:

original hardshell case. This is a fantastic example of Gibson’s bold and iconic ’80s-era Explorer design — combining vintage rock attitude with the craftsmanship and tone that made these U.S.-built models so desirable. The Alpine White finish has aged beautifully, giving the guitar a classic, naturally worn look that suits its age and history.

rosewood fingerboard, providing the warm, resonant tone that Explorers are known for. Dual humbuckers deliver thick, punchy output, perfect for anything from hard rock to heavy blues. The comfortable neck profile and set-neck construction make it a solid, sustain-rich player.

Specs

• Body: Mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany, set-neck construction

• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets, dot inlays

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut Width: 1.695"

• Pickups: Dual Gibson humbuckers

• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-way toggle switch

• Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with stopbar tailpiece

• Tuners: Vintage-style closed-back

• Finish: Alpine White (aged naturally over time)

• Country of Manufacture: USA

• Case: Original Gibson hardshell case included

Condition is player grade / good, with wear consistent with age and use. The finish shows checking on both the front and back of the body, and there is a visible crack outlining where the neck was set, though it appears stable and structurally sound. No visible cracks, breaks or prior repairs. The guitar also has normal playwear, including pickguard scratches, two notable dings through the finish (one on the back of the headstock and one on the bottom edge of the body), and several smaller cosmetic imperfections throughout. Customers are welcome to call for more details about specific marks or areas of concern.

And to answer a common question we've been getting ... the original owner of this instrument who consigned it with us a few years ago (now recently traded back in to us) had stamped or scratched his social security number under the serial number many years ago. And, then later scratched it out. This has resulted in the serial number being extremely faint and illegible. Based on pot codes, model features, and our general knowledge of the era we would estimate this to be a 1983 or 1984 build. It is almost identical to a 1984 that we personally own, so that is our best guess.

The guitar has been fully set up in our shop with fresh strings, truss rod and relief adjusted, frets polished, and action and pickup height dialed in. It plays comfortably and delivers the bold, mid-forward Gibson tone Explorers are known for, with plenty of sustain and clarity.

Domestic Shipping: for items not picked up in store, we are happy to ship them to your door! Most larger domestic packages ship UPS Ground fully insured. Smaller packages typically ship via USPS. We typically use brand new, high crush strength boxes and we pack very carefully. So, you can purchase with confidence that your item will arrive safely, and in the very rare cases where damage occurs we will work with the shipper to make it right. 

International Shipping: we ship WORLDWIDE when we can (some countries have size limits for incoming packages). Please reach out for a shipping quote if you are interested in this item. Any shipping prices generated by our website, or by Reverb are just a placeholder so we can provide an accurate quote.