Gibson released the Explorer II CMT in 1981. Unlike the walnut/maple body of Explorer II, the Explorer II CMT has a curly maple top, with mahogany body. The CMT series was available between 1981-84. The CMT series shipped with the choice of 2 bridges, the TP-6 (like the Explorer II) or the Kahler Trem. GibsonContinue reading “1981 Gibson Explorer II CMT”
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1979 Gibson Explorer II E2
Gibson released the Explorer II E2 in 1979, it was available from 1979-1984. It has a 5 piece laminated walnut/maple body and available either with the walnut top or maple top. The body is contoured and sported beveled edges. 1979 Gibson Catalogue 1981 Rosetti Gibson catalogue (UK) Body : 5 Piece Laminated Walnut/Maple body NeckContinue reading “1979 Gibson Explorer II E2”
1976 Gibson Explorer First Reissue
Gibson first reissued the Explorer in 1976, manufacturing began from 1975-1980. The reissue used mahogany for body and neck instead of korina. There were two versions manufactured in 1976. The ‘Limited Edition’ models with the thicker 50’s style neck, and the production model sporting a thinner neck. The ‘Limited Edition’ models were only made inContinue reading “1976 Gibson Explorer First Reissue”
1958 Gibson Explorer
Gibson submitted patent on June 1957, numbered 181,865 Original Run 1958-63 1958-59 Shares same specs, total of 22 estimated manufactured Several more examples were completed using parts from these years and shipped as late as 1963 1962-63 has nickel hardware and patent number humbuckers Prototype at 1957 NAMM Show Gibson 1958 Explorer Specs Body TypeContinue reading “1958 Gibson Explorer”
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