Gibson '70s Explorer, Antique Natural Overview
The Gibson '70s Explorer, Antique Natural is a revival of the iconic '70s rock guitar, delivering the classic look, feel, and sound that defined an era. With its unmistakable futuristic body design and vintage-inspired electronics, this Explorer is designed for players who want to harness the power and attitude of 1970s rock. Here are the key features of this instrument:
Key Features:
Body and Tonewoods:
- Body Shape: Explorer (Designer)
- Body Material: Mahogany
- The solid mahogany body provides a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain, perfect for heavy rock and high-gain situations.
Neck and Fingerboard:
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Slim Taper
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
- Nut Width: 1.695" (43.05mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Inlays: Acrylic Dots
- The Slim Taper neck provides fast, comfortable playability, while the rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smooth feel under the fingers.
Electronics:
- Neck Pickup: 70s Tribute Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: 70s Tribute Humbucker
- Controls: 2 Volume controls, 1 Tone control, 3-way toggle switch (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors)
- The 70s Tribute humbuckers are designed to recreate the hot, vintage tones that were characteristic of 1970s rock, providing a thick, rich sound with plenty of bite and clarity. The Orange Drop capacitors ensure smooth tone control and clarity, even at high volume.
Hardware:
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuners: Grover
- Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Plating: Chrome
- The chrome-plated hardware and black Speed knobs provide both durability and a sleek, modern look.
Finish and Aesthetics:
- Finish: Antique Natural
- The Antique Natural finish highlights the mahogany’s natural wood grain, giving the guitar a classic vintage look with a modern twist.
Included Accessories:
- Case: Hard Shell Case
- SKU: DSXANNH1
