The X-Plorer was a refresh in name only, as specs remained the same between the Explorer '76 and this model. Gibson would rebrand the guitar once again in 2009, back to just the
Explorer.
Body Style: Angled solidbody
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Dual uncovered "Dirty Fingers" humbuckers, two volume and one tone control, tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece
Finish Specification: Ebony was a standard or custom color for the Explorer.
Notable Players: The Edge, Billy Gibbons, James Hetfield
