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Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish

  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
  • Vintage 1985 Gibson Explorer III Electric Guitar Red Finish
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Description

What makes this guitar special: A rare model made for only a brief period between '84 & '85, this gorgeous Explorer III is a dynamite player with killer tone & superb playability.  The original bridge P-90 was replaced with a full-size DiMarzio humbucker, so it's not totally original anymore, but the sound is super cool & blends well with the two other P-90's.  Professionally set up & ready for action straight out of the case.

Cosmetic Condition:  Various nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & weather checking. 

Neck:  Slender profile maple neck with micro side-dots.  Ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays.  Frets are in great shape with very little wear.  Gibson tuners are in perfect working condition.  1 11/16" nut width; 24 3/4" scale length.  Neck is straight & truss rod is in good working condition.

Body:  Solid alder body with Stopbar tailpiece & Tune-O-Matic bridge.  Guitar weighs 8 lbs 4.1 oz.

Electronics:  Original P-90 neck & middle pickups along with an unoriginal DiMarzio bridge humbucker.  Master volume & tone controls with black "top hat" knobs; double toggle switches.  All electronics are in good working condition. 

Case:  Original hardshell case included.