Up for sale, a 1977 Gibson Explorer in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. From the limited nad highly sought after reintroduction of the Explorer model in the latter half of the ‘70s, this example features mahogany construction, a slender neck profile carve, and a pair of T-Top humbuckers.

The mahogany construction results in exceptional natural midrange warmth and fullness, and this Explorer weighs 8lbs 12oz. All three pickup positions are distinct and full-sounding, and the T-Top humbuckers deliver growl and taut low end in the bridge position, while the neck pickup has ample oomph and a thick, cutting quality. This Explorer has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Slender C, more heft in upper registers, measuring .785” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, faint wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-5
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Gibson Deluxe double-line strip (Kluson-style)
-Serialization: 06-prefix stickered serial dates to ‘77

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: T-Top humbucker x2, Sept. 6, 1976 date stamp on neck pickup baseplate
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: CTS pots date to ‘77
-Hardware: ABR-1 bridge, Stopbar
-Plastics: Gold speed knobs, one-ply pickguard

The gloss Natural nitro lacquer finish shows modest buckle wear on the bass side of the back, a few small finish chips along the lower bout perimeter (concentrated at the body points), and some additional minor marks from use. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with a few shallow marks that are not distracting to the palm while fretting.

A circa 1990s Gibson USA brown hardshell case with pink plush interior is included.