Gibson Explorer 1983 - 1988

Gibson Explorer 1983 - 1988

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Gibson Explorer 1984 Hetfield
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Up for sale is my 1984 Gibson Explorer EXP83 with ebony fretboard. I purchased this eaier this year from another seller and yes, I am using his photos as they are phenomenal! If any potential buyers wish to see more photos or different photos, I’ll happily take some. This is the same model/year as James Hetfield's legendary explorer as seen in Messengers book(The book is not included). It has been refinished back to it's original color with nitro finish In the 80's. It has era correct EMG 81/60 on board. Also this guitar has been refreted at some point. There are few dents and finish flaws but over all it's in excellent condition. As the gentleman who sold it to me said; “It plays amazing and sound wise this is exactly what you think it is...“ Comes with hard case and FREE shipping!!! Please message for more pictures and if you have any questions.Thanks for looking!! Jonathan
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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • Explorer 83
  • Explorer 83 with Triangle Knob Layout
  • Explorer 83 with Vibrato
Finish
  • Camouflage
  • Ebony
  • Ferrari Red
  • Natural
  • Purple Burst
  • White
Year
  • 1983 - 1989
Made In
  • United States
Categories
Body Shape
  • X-Style
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
  • Tremolo Tailpiece
Color Family
  • Black
  • Green
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Tan
  • White
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Number of Frets
  • 22
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed

Overview

In 1983, Gibson switched from the E2 to what would become the dominant Explorer design of the '80s, showing up on the Explorer III, Designer Explorer, and the 425. The original Explorer design would still trickle out of the Gibson factory from time to time, but Gibson didn't officially return to that design until the Explorer '76 in 1990.

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