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Vintage guitars for sale: Gibson Explorer

The Explorer was one of the legendary trio of solid body guitars created by Gibson President Ted McCarty at the Kalamazoo plant in the late 1950s. Along with the Gibson Moderne and Flying V, the original Explorer featured a body of Korina - an African wood better known as limba - and the latest innovations in guitar design and hardware, most notably the new humbucker pickups. Despite it being the dawn of the space age, the new guitars were just too futuristic and did not sell. Well at first... it gained acceptance in the late 1970s/early 1980s, and several reissues later, the Explorer is one of Gibson's bread and butter models.

1985 Gibson Explorer Bass Guitar Ebony

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 300**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1985 Gibson Explorer Bass bass in good condition. The bass is fairly lightweight for a 80s Explorer bass, very comfortable to play.
I am the second owner of this bass which has been kept in my home (smoke-free environment). Serial # 82555563 made in Nashville, TN
Note: Prev. owner did the skull stickers which appear to simply be glued over the dot inlays.
1 ) Missing (1) volume knob
2 ) A few nicks and significant paint chipping / checking.
Techn. details:
Alder body, ... more

Vintage 1960s Gibson Amp Badge Logo Emblem GA 8 15 25 35 45 Falcon Explorer Hawk

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 191**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Vintage 1960s Gibson GA 8 15 20 35 45 RVT Falcon Explorer Hawk Badge Logo Emblem
Nice condition, restore your amplifier w / this badge
Terms: US Buyers only, buyer to add $9 95 shipping in the lower 48
Sold as is as found, sale is final. thanks for looking
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Gibson Vintage Explorer Diablo Rest-O-Mod Ebony 1976 w OHSC

Renton, Washington, 980**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

Vintage Gibson Explorer Diablo "Rest-O-Mod" in factory Ebony finish made in 1976 with original hard shell case. This guitar features a solid mahogany body, 1-piece mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Upgraded with a set of Bare Knuckle Handwound custom aged black waged screws "PG Blues" Humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, wired in phase
Controlled by 2-volume, 1-tone knobs, a 3-way toggle switch with new CTS 500k pots with aged nuts / washers to match the instruments' aged ... more

1984 Gibson Explorer 83 Ferrari Red Triangle Knob Layout W / OHSC

Iowa City, Iowa, 522**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

It??s hard to beat these rock??n??roll machines. The Explorer is a staple in the rock / metal scene, and having a Kahler bridge system was all the rage at the time. Ferrari Red is a very 80s color, too. This one has all new electronics: pickups, pots, input jack, switch, and wiring. The pickups are a set of Geppetto Jalapeno humbuckers, the pots are Bourns 500k, and the switch and input jack are Switchcraft. The Kahler is original, but the nut is a direct replacement. The original is in the ... more

1982 Gibson Explorer CMT W / HSC Cherry Sunburst Flame Maple Top

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Great guitar. Has some dings and lacquer checking but good condition overall. Lace Sensor Nitro Hemi in the bridge and hammer claw in the neck. Plays and sounds great. Comes with hardshell case.
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1983 GIBSON EXPLORER E 2 / DESIGNER SERIE TUNER

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$89

* GIBSON logo
* 1 tuner ONLY 
* has wear
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Gibson Guitar bass SG Explorer Flying es les Paul eb grabber Thunderbird firebir

ITALIA / ITALY, ITALY

€30

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La storia il marchio dalle origini ai giorni nostri les Paul la ... more

1979 GIBSON EXPLORER E 2 CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€295

1979 GIBSON EXPLORER E 2 CASE - made in USA :
* black tolex has some rips
* ends are worn
* red interior has light wear
* 1 foot on side is missing
* parts are rusty
* BOTH SIDE LATCHES are missing=ONLY center latch is present
* seam on back has a light crack=check pic 9
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Gibson Melody Maker Explorer Guitar

Kelso, TD5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£800

Gibson Melody Maker Explorer Guitar.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GUITAR IS CASH ON COLLECTION ONLY, I WILL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHIP THE GUITAR. THANK YOU


Hello,

You are looking at my 2011 Gibson Melody Maker Explorer guitar, it??s in ok condition, but has a few dings, scratches and marks all over the satin black paint. The worst paint loss is mainly on the pointy edges and there are lines in the paint where the body wood is joined a bit of crackled paint ... more

1985 Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar (Coral / Panther Pink) Vintage RARE Original

Macclesfield, SK10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2400

The 1985 Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar holds a special place in my heart. Purchased brand new from one of the iconic guitar shops on Denmark Street in London, this guitar became an essential part of my music career. What made it even more unique is its extremely rare color run. Although I'm still waiting for confirmation from Gibson, I believe only 50 Explorers and SGs were produced with this specific shade.
Over the years, the color has faded beautifully to a delicate shade of peach, ... more

Gibson Explorer E2 1980 5 Stück Nussbaum / Ahorn laminierter Körper, Ahornhals

Stadelhofen, 96***, GERMANY

$4900

Selling a beautiful E2 made in Kalamazoo Plant, MI, USA on October 22nd, 1980, Production Number: 66The rare E2 was only produced for four years, the Gibson Explorer II, also called the E2, was intended to serve as an update to the original Gibson Explorer. A few key differences that set the E2 apart included a five-piece maple or maple / walnut body that was contoured and sported beveled edges, as well as a few cosmetic appointments for differentiation Lightweight and two powerful original ... more

1982 GIBSON EXPLORER E 2 CMT SCHWANZSTÜCK

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$159

* fine tuners are missing
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Gibson Explorer II E2 Red Translucide 1980 Perfect condition

Paris, 75***, FRANCE

€4900

Gibson Explorer II walnut 1980
Rare excellent condition
All original parts with Tim Shaw pups
Original hardcase included
Shipping with assurance
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Gibson Explorer E2 1980 - 5 Schicht Walnuß / Ahorn Korpus und Hals

Stadelhofen, 96***, GERMANY

€4900

Zum Verkauf eine wunderschöne und seltene E2, produziert in Kalamazoo, MI, USA am 22 10 1980, Produktionsnummer #66
Die seltene Gibson Explorer 2, auch E2 genannt, wurde nur für 4 Jahre produziert und war als Update zur Original Explorer gedacht mit einigen Unterschieden, wie z B. der 5-Schicht Walnuss / Ahorn Korpus und Hals, und der abgekantete und profilierte Körper. Die Gitarre kommt mit 2 kräftigen originalen Gibson Dirty Finger Humbucker Pickups. Koffer ist mit dabei.
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1983 Gibson Explorer Tuner

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$79

* 1 tuner ONLY 
* NO washer or bushing included
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Gibson Explorer 1985 Designer Serie Kahler

Paris, 75***, FRANCE

€3500

I'm selling this beauty ! 100% original parts Amazing sound !!!
2 dirtyfingers pickupswith kahler. Whammy bar in the case
Black hardware on rare Designer Serie with matching headstock Not pickguard model It's a player, many things to check on HD pics
Very used hardshellOther countries, ask me Shipping on UPS Standard with assurance
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Gibson Explorer 84 1985 Made in USA

Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Quebec, J6E***, CANADA

$3750

Gibson Explorer 1985 84 Body No Pickguard
Natural 40 years old UNIQUE Patina Aged Relic cream Paint
Guitar have this vintage natural crackle varnish finish
Couples of bumps, scratches here and there??
Gold Pickup cover (Gretsch Style) added to actual pickups
Bridge is an Invader Super distortion (still have the original)
Neck appear to be the original one??
Original Kahler Tremolo&Locking Nut made for Gibson
Original Tuners
Fret and neck are very nice, the tone ... more

1976 Gibson Explorer LTD ED TRUSS ROD COVER USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$150

1 cover ONLY
both screw holes have stress cracks
white has yellowed
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1986 Gibson Explorer Basshülle - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£444

1986 GIBSON EXPLORER BASS CASE - made in USA :
* tolex is worn, has a lot of rips
* blue interior has wear & some yellow-ish stains
* 2 new handles were added
* middle latch is missing the hinge
* hinges on back are rusty
* very hard to find !
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