The Gibson 70s Explorer in Classic White is a powerful tribute to one of the most daring and iconic guitar designs ever produced, channeling the raw energy of the 1970s with unmistakable Gibson character and modern precision.
Finished in a luminous gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the Classic White finish gives the Explorer a bold and commanding presence that feels both vintage and timeless. Its angular mahogany body delivers the unmistakable silhouette that has defined generations of hard rock and metal, while also producing a rich, resonant tonal foundation filled with warmth, sustain, and aggressive midrange punch.
The mahogany neck is carved into Gibson’s fast and comfortable Slim Taper profile, creating a smooth and highly playable feel that encourages both fluid lead work and powerful rhythm playing. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard, 24.75 inch scale length, and 12 inch radius, the instrument feels familiar, responsive, and exceptionally balanced in the hands. Medium jumbo frets and acrylic dot inlays complete the classic playing experience with effortless precision across all 22 frets.
At the core of its voice are dual 70s Tribute humbuckers, engineered to capture the explosive tone and harmonic richness of Gibson’s golden-era rock sound. Thick rhythm tones, cutting leads, and articulate cleans all emerge with authority and character. Hand-wired electronics featuring dual volume controls, a master tone, a three-way toggle switch, and premium Orange Drop capacitors provide expressive tonal shaping with exceptional clarity and responsiveness.
The hardware reflects the same blend of vintage inspiration and modern reliability. An aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and aluminum stop bar tailpiece enhance resonance, sustain, and tuning stability, while chrome hardware adds a clean, classic contrast against the striking white finish. Black speed knobs, a cream switch tip, and a white three-ply pickguard reinforce the guitar’s unmistakable seventies-inspired aesthetic.
A Graph Tech nut ensures dependable tuning performance and smooth string movement, while the Explorer’s overall construction delivers remarkable balance and comfort despite its aggressive shape. Weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces, the guitar feels substantial without becoming cumbersome, making it equally suited for stage performance and extended studio sessions.
Delivered in a hard shell case and strung with .010 to .046 gauge strings, the Gibson 70s Explorer Classic White stands as more than a guitar. It is a bold expression of rock history, crafted for players who want unmistakable style, commanding tone, and the timeless energy of a true Gibson classic.
Other features include:
- Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Material Mahogany
- Body Shape Explorer
- End Of Board Width 57.4mm / 2.26in
- Fingerboard Material Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
- Fret Count 22
- Frets Medium Jumbo
- Inlays Acrylic Dots
- Neck Material Mahogany
- Nut Material Graph Tech
- Nut Width 43.05mm / 1.69in
- Profile Slim Taper
- Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
- Bridge Pickup 70s Tribute
- Controls 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch (Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors)
- Neck Pickup 70s Tribute
- Bridge Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs
- Finish Chrome
- Pickguard White 3-ply
- Switch Tip Cream
- Tailpiece Aluminum Stop Bar
- DSXS00CWCH1
- Hard Shell Case
- Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 Case
- 8 lbs 13 oz
- #210660019
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