Key Features
- Gibson 469R and 500T Ceramic Humbuckers
- Mahogany Body with a Set-In Mahogany Neck
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge with a Stopbar Tailpiece
- Next Generation G Force Machine Heads
- Signature Gibson Sound and Craftsmanship
DISC Gibson Explorer 2016 High Performance Electric Guitar, Cherry Overview
The Gibson Explorer 2016 HP is the highly-anticipated, modern incarnation of the original Gibson Explorer. The Explorer 2016 HP features a Mahogany body and a set-in Mahogany neck, along with a slim taper profile and Rosewood fingerboard. The Gibson 496R and 500T ceramic humbuckers produce a dark, punchy tone with a fat low end and a crunchy, complex midrange. Other premium features include a tune-o-matic bridge with titanium saddles, a HP 1/4'' gold-plated output jack, a titanium zero fret nut and a stunning cherry finish - the Explorer 2016 HP is sure to stand out on any stage.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionGibson 496R and 500T Humbuckers
To match the striking Explorer body shape Gibson have installed two powerful humbucking pickups. Featuring a 500T Super Ceramic humbucker in the bridge the Explorer HP produces a thick and crunchy rhythm tone with a thick bodied sound and even dynamic response. Additionally the 496R Hot Ceramic neck pickup produces high gain lead tones whilst retaining a crisp and bright sound that is perfect for screaming lead licks. Constructed from ceramic magnets and 4 conductor wiring the 496R and 500T humbuckers offer a responsive and detailed tone without any muddiness.
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Tune-O-Matic bridges are an extremely popular fixed bridge type due to their stability, reliability, comfortable playing position and impressive sustain. Additionally adjusting the string action and intonation is extremely simple with a tune-o-matic bridge. Simply adjust the height of the bridge with the mounting rods to alter the action and screw in or out the bridge saddles to achieve perfect intonation.
Professionally Set-Up Straight out the Box
Gibson understand how disheartening it can be when you get a new guitar home just to find out it needs setting up before you can properly reap the benefits. By ensuring that every Gibson 2016 model comes professionally set up straight out the box you can plug in and play to start enjoying the premium build quality and incredible tone of the Gibson 2016 models.
Legendary Explorer Design
To this day the Gibson Explorer is still highly regarded by heavier players throughout the rock and metal scene. The iconic Explorer body shape has seen many stages across the world in the hands of huge rock giants such as Paul Stanley (Kiss), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), The Edge (U2), James Hetfield (Metallica) and recently in the animated hands of Dethklok on the Metalocalypse series. With an eye catching and powerful style not only does the Explorer look impressive on any stage but it also offers a comfortable playability and fierce tone.
Specifications
Body & Bridge
- Body: Mahogany
- Construction: Set-In
- Colour: Cherry
- Finish: High Gloss Nitro Lacquer
- Binding: None
- Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with Titanium Saddles
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: 1-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Width:
- Neck Profile: Explorer Slim Taper
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12''
- Frets: 22
- Inlays: Dot Mother of Pearl
- Scale Length: 24.75''
- Nut: Titanium Zero Fret Nut
- Nut Width: 1.745''
- Truss Rod: Explorer, Headstock Adjustable
Hardware & Electronics
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson 500T Super Ceramic Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Gibson 496R Hot Ceramic Humbucker
- Tuners: Next Generation G Force
- Pickguard: White
- Control Knobs: Supreme Grip Speed Knobs
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Gibson HP Hardshell, Black
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