Gibson introduced the Explorer I in 1980. It is similar to 76 reissue with mahogany body and rosewood fingerboard. It was equipped with tune-o-matic bridge or black Kahler Flyer tremolo according to the Blue Book. (however I haven’t been able to find an example with factory Kahler) It was available between 1980-1982.
Specs
Body : Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlay
Headstock : decal logo
Bridge : Tune-o-matic or Kahler Flyer Trem
Pickups : 2 x Super Humbucking aka Tarbacks. Bridge 7.8 k ohm Neck 5.4 k ohm
Finish : Cherry, Ebony, Natural, White.
1981 Gibson Explorer I in White from Reverb
1981 Gibson Explorer I in Black ( from Reverb )
1982 Gibson Explorer I in Natural ( from Reverb )
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