Gibson Explorer E II E2 CMT Electric Guitar 1980s

Really roadworn explorer. Looks to be original parts.

Comes with original case that is pretty beat, latches take effort to get right. I believe it was re wrapped at some point.

Cosmetically lots of marks indents, scratches, checking and bubbling. definitely a vibe if that’s your thing.

This guitar was not refinished, nor was there a headstock break. I went under uv light and it looks clean. it does however look like some sort of sanding or cosmetic issue, Around the neck heel and near the serial number. Possibly like the serial number was faint and someone thought it was covered in paint. I was able to pick up the whole serial number in black light.

The two main issues are as follows:

1) it needs a serious fret job. it was quite rudimentarily and sloppily refretted. it almost looks like the fret board was refinished but it’s just glue gooped around the frets.

2) the bridge pickup is very thin.

other more minor issues:

Slight Neck heel seperation

Cosmetic

One of the screws holding neck pickup rusted off inside of body.

Missing original tuner screws

Missing two truss rod cover screws, and the one in the truss rod is possibly not original.

Ships fully insured and securely packed.