1978 Gibson Explorer

All-original with the exception of Maestro-style vibrola added by previous owner! Plenty of patina, buckle rash, dings and doinks on this one - refer to the pics. Gouge on rear of neck looks far worse than it feels. Frets are in great shape with just a bit of visible wear. Straight neck sets up with low, buzz-free action, and original Tarback pickups rip! Weighs 9.76 pounds and ships in OHSC.

Key features of a 1978 Gibson Explorer 

• Body and neck: Solid mahogany body with a set mahogany neck and a rosewood fretboard with dot inlays.
• Pickups: Typically equipped with dual Gibson "Tarback" or Series Vll humbucking pickups. Some rare models from this year feature a third, middle pickup.
• Hardware: Gold-plated hardware, including an ABR-1 bridge and stop bar tailpiece.
• Controls: Standard configuration is two volume controls, one tone control, and a three-way pickup selector switch. Some three-pickup models use a push-pull switch on the second volume to activate the middle pickup.
• Aesthetics: Features a black-faced headstock with a pearl "Gibson" logo, a single-layer pickguard (usually black or clear with a black back), and gold "speed" control knobs.
• Scale length: 24-3/4"
• Nut width: 1-11/16"