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1985 Gibson Explorer XPL Guitar #81065531 - Used  From Gibson Guitars

A Gorgeous Gibson Explorer XPL from 1985 with Dirty Fingers Pickups!

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Condition: Used, Very Good. This instrument was made in 1985 and has some cosmetic features ie. nicks, dings, etc that are absolutely to be expected of an instrument of this age.

SP Luthier Notes: The frets as they were could not be repaired to an acceptable state so they were replaced with spec accurate fretwire and shaped into near mint condition. A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. Multiple minor dent present on the guitar required our luthier to fill, color match, and refinish the area. No further work was required.

Step into a legacy with this stunning 1985 Gibson Explorer XPL, a true titan of tone and a captivating piece of rock history! Its three-piece mahogany body, crowned with a beautiful flamed maple top, combines with a mahogany set-neck and ebony fretboard to deliver incredible sustain and a truly commanding voice. Driven by dual original Gibson Dirty Fingers humbuckers, this beast offers blistering output and sonic versatility through its streamlined 1 Volume, 1 Tone, and 3-way switch controls. Boasting fresh, spec-accurate frets, meticulously replaced and shaped by our expert luthier, this XPL is no mere "as-is" relic; it's been lovingly restored, its minor imperfections precisely blended, ensuring an absolutely rock-solid instrument that's supremely playable. This isn't just a guitar; it's an investment, ready to ignite your inspiration!

About Manufacturer

Today's Gibson electric guitars represent the history as well as the future of the electric guitar. The models whose designs have become classics-the ES-175, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, SGs and Les Pauls-are a testament to Gibson's wide appeal, spanning more than four decades of music styles. Gibson's close relationship with musicians is manifest in endorsement models from King, Atkins and jazz greats Howard Roberts and Herb Ellis, plus new Les Pauls made to the personal specifications of rock stars Jimmy Page and Joe Perry. In 1994, Gibson's Centennial year, the new Nighthawk model won an industry award for design, setting the stage for a second hundred years of Gibson quality and innovation.

Specifications

Body Wood: Mahogany 3pc

 

Top: Flamed Maple

 

Neck Wood: Mahogany

 

Fretboard: Ebony

 

Construction: Set-Neck

 

Frets: 22

 

Scale:24.75"

 

Bridge: Tune-o-matic & Stop Bar

 

Tuners: Mini Grover

 

Pickups: 2x Original Gibson Dirty Fingers

 

Controls: 1x vol, 1x tone, 1x 3-way pickup switch

 

Headstock: Pointed "Hockey Stick"