Gibson 70s Explorer Electric Guitar - Dark Walnut with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Explorer 70s is a bold return to one of the most recognizable silhouettes from Gibson’s late-’70s era, an instrument that helped define a more futuristic, aggressive direction in electric guitar design. Its angular Explorer body shape still feels unapologetically modern decades later, with a stark, almost architectural presence that stands out instantly on stage.

Built from solid mahogany, the body delivers the familiar Gibson foundation of warmth, sustain, and midrange authority, balanced by the guitar’s naturally resonant singlecut-style construction. The mahogany neck with its SlimTaper profile keeps the feel fast and approachable, offering a slimmer, more modern grip compared to traditional 50s shapes. Combined with bound rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, the Explorer 70s feels familiar under the hands but optimized for quicker movement and more aggressive playing styles.

At its core, the 70s Tribute humbuckers deliver the punch, clarity, and raw drive associated with that era of Gibson sound. The neck pickup is smooth and full with enough articulation for clean passages and singing leads, while the bridge pickup brings bite, grind, and the kind of focused midrange push that made Explorers a staple in hard rock. Hand-wired controls with Orange Drop capacitors keep the response direct and dynamic, while the simple layout encourages straightforward, high-volume playing. Available at Haggerty’s Music, this Explorer captures the spirit of the ’70s: Loud, unapologetic, and built for players who want their instrument to make a statement before a note is even played.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Explorer 70s
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Dark Walnut

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Explorer
• Body Style: Singlecut

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Slim Taper
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.811" at 1st Fret, 0.915" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: Acrylic Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: None
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Aluminum Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: 2-Stud Mounted
• Pickguard: White 3-Ply
• Pickup Covers: Black Windows
• Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 Case
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Two
• Output Jack: 1/4" Bottom Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: 70s Tribute Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: 70s Tribute Humbucker
• Controls: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Strap, Adjustment Tools, Gibson Literature
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 223960207
• Manufacture Date: 2026