New Westminster, Canada
About this listing
The Gibson 2008 Guitar of the Month (GOTM) Reverse ExplorerThe Gibson 2008 GOTM Reverse Explorer was officially released in September of 2008. It was part of a limited series of 12 unique models released each month that year, only 1,000 units were produced worldwide of each release. The item up for sale here is #106 out of 1000Original Launch DetailsThe Reverse Explorer was the ninth entry in the 2008 GOTM series, following the success of the previous year's Reverse Flying V.Production Quantity: Strictly limited to 1,000 instruments.Unique Branding: Each guitar featured a unique ink stamp on the back of the headstock showing its specific production number (e.g., "106 of 1000").Included Accessories: Shipped with a special "Guitar of the Month 2008" hard shell case featuring a crushed white interior, white cloth shroud, and a bolted-on premium handle.Core SpecificationsAccording to official historical specs from Gibson, the model featured a radical inversion of the classic Explorer body.Body & Finish: One-piece mahogany body finished in Antique Walnut.Pickguard: A distinctive carbon fibre lightning bolt pickguard extending the length of the body.Neck: A hybrid profile between '50s rounded and '60s slim-taper, topped with a 22-fret rosewood or ebony fingerboard and carbon fibre block inlays.Electronics: Equipped with a 57 Classic humbucker in the neck and a 57 Classic Plus in the bridge, both featuring custom copper-plated, gunmetal bronze powder-coated covers.Headstock: An art deco-inspired "Gumby" headstock design featuring the rare "McCarty era" Gibson logo and Steinberger Gearless Tuners.Carbon Fiber Appointments: Unlike standard Explorers, this model used carbon fiber for both the lightning-bolt pickguard and the block fingerboard inlays (at the 5th and 12th frets).The "Checkered" Variant: Some limited batches featured a grey checkered pickguard, with matching fingerboard inlays and truss rod cover instead of the solid carbon fiber, identified by model code DSRXSTHG1. NOTE: This item has these features.Tuning Technology: It was one of the few Gibson models to feature Steinberger Gearless Tuners, which pull the string straight down into the headstock rather than winding around a post, providing a 40:1 tuning ratio.Condition: As the photos will attest, this guitar is in excellent shape, shows very clean with minimal swirl marks. No dings or checks. The guitar has been kept in a temperature and humidity controlled room. The neck is straight.It will be well packaged for transport.
PriceA$3,470.50
+ A$747.49 Shipping
