Up for sale, a 1991 Orville Explorer in 100% original condition and in perfect working order šŸ”„

Made exclusively for the Japanese domestic market in small quantities and quite rare outside its country of origin, this Orville is an official Gibson-licensed guitar and a result of a partnership between Gibson USA and their Japanese distributor Yamano Gakki.

Named after Gibson's founder, Orville Gibson, this Orville model was discontinued decades ago and was crafted at the Terada factory.

The guitar features a mahogany body and mahogany neck paired with a rosewood fingerboard, producing a warm, rich tone with strong mids and solid low-end presence. The 24.75" scale length and 22-fret configuration offer a familiar feel and comfortable playability, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

Specifications:

  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Frets: 22
  • Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Switch

Condition:

The guitar shows visible signs of use, but in very good condition overall

  • Fret life: ~70% remaining
  • Truss rod: Working with room for adjustment
  • Electronics: Fully functional
  • Weight: 3.89 kg
  • Neck: Straight and stable

Setup / Maintenance:

The guitar has been professionally serviced with:

  • Full cleaning
  • Neck adjustment
  • Action adjustment
  • Intonation adjustment
  • Electronics cleaning
  • Fret leveling

Serial Number: J712103

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed13 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Explorer
Finish
  • Cherry
Categories
Year
  • 1991
Made In
  • Japan
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Shape
  • X-Style

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