USED Gibson USA / Explorer Cherry [12]

A quintessential model among Gibson’s non-standard guitars, it remains a staple of the lineup to this day.
Manufactured in 2009, this Explorer—which, like the Flying V, has remained a flagship model in Gibson’s line of unconventional guitars since its 1958 debut—is a reissue of the highly popular 1976 specification.

Featuring a six-string tuner headstock—a rarity for Gibson—and an asymmetrical, radical body shape, this model has been widely favored by metal guitarists since the 1980s due to its excellent playability in the higher frets and the protruding body wing on the 6th string side, which helps maintain a stable picking form.

It features a mahogany body with a set-neck construction featuring a mahogany neck and a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. It is equipped with high-power 496R/500T pickups, a Nashville-tuned O-Machine bridge, and a 2-volume/1-tone control with a 3-way toggle switch.
There are general scratches and dents throughout, paint reaction on the back of the neck, and paint peeling around the headstock.
The frets have at least 70% of their original depth remaining, the neck is in good condition, and the truss rod is adjustable.
Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 000690387
Year of Manufacture: 2009
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Genuine hard case
Weight: 3.91 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.4 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 22.5 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

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