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Gibson Explorer Black 1989

Gibson ยท #R2589
BrandGibson
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.R2589
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID42996
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The Story

Explorer Black 1989

Here's a very cool Gibson Explorer in a Black finish, built in 1989. The timeless Explorer shape is built from a mahogany body, a not-too-chunky mahogany neck, and rosewood fretboard. This Explorer has a period-correct Gibson humbucker in the neck, with a changed Dirty Fingers in the bridge. It's in very good playing shape, with the original case included. One sliding latch on the case is broken, as pictured.

Includes: Hardshell Case

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 8 lbs, 10 oz.
  • Black Finish
  • Mahogany Body
  • Slim Taper Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Dot Inlays
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • .790" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .870โ€ Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • 22 Frets
  • Unoriginal Period Correct Gibson Neck Humbucker, Dirty Fingers Bridge Humbucker
  • 2 Volume and Master Tone Controls
  • Three-Way Selector Switch
  • Tune-O-Matic Bridge
  • Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Mini Grover Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware

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