{"product_id":"2012-gibson-explorer-76-vintage-reissue-ebony-w-case-2","title":"2012 Gibson Explorer ‘76 Vintage Reissue Ebony w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 2012 Gibson Explorer ‘76 vintage reissue in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and owner’s manual. This modern, discontinued iteration of the ‘76-style Explorer platform features all mahogany construction, 490R\/498T humbuckers, and a gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia the 490R and 498T humbucker pair, the guitar has plenty of power on tap, and these alnico magnet pickups cover a wide tonal range. The 490R is Gibson's Modern Classic humbucker, featuring Alnico II magnets and similar in its response to a PAF, yet with more midrange emphasis. The 498T Hot Alnico bridge position pickup has Alnico V magnets, with plenty of muscle and growl, well-suited for high gain scenarios. This Explorer weighs 8lbs 12oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Shape: Rounded C (medium depth), measuring .840” 1st fret, .875” 12th.\u003cbr\u003e-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e-Frets: Medium jumbo, very faint wear beneath the plain strings on 2-3\u003cbr\u003e-Scale Length: 24 3\/4“\u003cbr\u003e-Nut: 1 11\/16”\u003cbr\u003e-Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic\u003cbr\u003e-Serialization: Eight digit serial stamp translates to 2012 build date\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Pickups: 490R\/498T humbuckers\u003cbr\u003e-Controls: Volume x2, Tone\u003cbr\u003e-Hardware: Nashville bridge, stopbar (chrome)\u003cbr\u003e-Plastics: Black speed knobs, three-ply white pickguard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish has a couple small chips on the lower body points, very faint buckle wear on the bass side of the back, and a few light scratches in the clear coat on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Gibson USA hardshell case with white plush interior is included, along with the owner’s manual.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157576368384,"sku":"115720346_NEW","price":2099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_ddc50024-5b7d-4636-9b19-2bd6eb2f2f85.jpg?v=1761452536","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2012-gibson-explorer-76-vintage-reissue-ebony-w-case-2","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}