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Gibson Explorer Limited Edition Natural 1976

Gibson Explorer Limited Edition Natural 1976

Regular price $ 176,569.00
Regular price $ 186,961.00 Sale price $ 176,569.00

Serial Number: 00232896

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body -a hole has been plugged on the side of the upper wing -an extra strap button hole in the back of the body behind the upper shoulder has been filled and touched up -an extra strap button hole has been drilled next to the bottom strap button
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: Thick C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.92" 12th - 1.04"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Glossy, one-piece mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays -neck joint has been repaired -there is a drop fill on the back of the neck at the fifth fret
Electronics: Original Gibson "tar-back" humbuckers, pots with 1976 codes, and wiring harness. Controls include independent volume pots for each pickup and a master tone pot.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 5.29kΩ Bridge - 7.53kΩ
Hardware: Original -strap locks have been installed
Weight: 7lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: -a small crack in the headstock underneath the low E tuner has been repaired -a dent in the neck at the fifth fret has been filled with laquer and polished smooth -the neck joint has been repaired - see pictures -a hole has been plugged on the side of the upper wing -an extra strap button hole in the back of the body behind the upper shoulder has been filled and touched up -an extra strap button hole has been drilled next to the bottom strap button -strap locks have been installed
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely and has moderate play wear for its age. The finish has scratches, dings, and chips throughout, particularly around the edges of the headstock and body.
Serial Number: 00232896
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets have been dressed to a medium height and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number and pot codes date this guitar to 1976 when Gibson made a limited run of korina Explorers.
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SKU: U3509603201

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body -a hole has been plugged on the side of the upper wing -an extra strap button hole in the back of the body behind the upper shoulder has been filled and touched up -an extra strap button hole has been drilled next to the bottom strap button
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: Thick C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.92" 12th - 1.04"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Glossy, one-piece mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays -neck joint has been repaired -there is a drop fill on the back of the neck at the fifth fret
Electronics: Original Gibson "tar-back" humbuckers, pots with 1976 codes, and wiring harness. Controls include independent volume pots for each pickup and a master tone pot.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 5.29kΩ Bridge - 7.53kΩ
Hardware: Original -strap locks have been installed
Weight: 7lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: -a small crack in the headstock underneath the low E tuner has been repaired -a dent in the neck at the fifth fret has been filled with laquer and polished smooth -the neck joint has been repaired - see pictures -a hole has been plugged on the side of the upper wing -an extra strap button hole in the back of the body behind the upper shoulder has been filled and touched up -an extra strap button hole has been drilled next to the bottom strap button -strap locks have been installed
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely and has moderate play wear for its age. The finish has scratches, dings, and chips throughout, particularly around the edges of the headstock and body.
Serial Number: 00232896
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable. The frets have been dressed to a medium height and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number and pot codes date this guitar to 1976 when Gibson made a limited run of korina Explorers.