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Sonic Evaluation When I pulled this menacing yet elegant Explorer Custom out of the case, I found that it was already in Drop D, and it seemed appropriate, so I decided to let the chugs commence! I wasn't disappointed, as this Explorer has a beguiling combination of muscle, gristle, articulation, and clarity. Overall, it has a super-clear percussive attack, superb note separation, and a rich harmonic profile. The bridge pickup is warm, punchy, and open, and playing power chord riffs makes you feel like you're crushing a '92 Camry under the wheels of a monster truck with Jean-Claude Van Damme riding shotgun. Lead lines also have a delicious sizzling, stingy tone that cuts right through the mix with its rudeness and snarl. By contrast, the neck pickup sounds massive and thick while maintaining that open quality of the bridge position. Lead lines are laden with rich overtones, and chords sound thick and juicy. Though I had a blast playing heavy, aggressive stuff on this gorgeous Explorer Custom, I also found it excelled at a variety of genres from blues to classic rock to warm jazz and even some jangly country! Any player that appreciates power, clarity, robust sound, and superb balance will love the tone of this imposing pointy black machine! Model: Explorer CustomFinish Color: EbonyFinish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose LacquerWeight: 8.47 lbs.Body Wood: Bound Solid Mahogany with No Weight ReliefNeck Wood: Solid MahoganyNeck Shape: Medium CNeck Dimensions: .900 1st - .980 12thFingerboard Wood: Solid Black EbonyFingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl BlockFingerboard Radius: 12"Frets: 22 Medium-JumboScale Length: 24.75"Width at Nut: 1.687"Nut Material: CorianBinding: Multi-ply White/Black on Top, Single-ply White on FretboardPickups: 490R Humbucker (Neck), 498T Humbucker (Bridge)Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Switch; 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired HarnessHardware: GoldTuners: Gold Grover KidneyBridge: Tune-O-Matic Tailpiece: StopbarPickguard: Multi-ply BlackCase: Gibson Custom Shop Black HardshellCOA: Yes

The Gibson Explorer is a pioneering electric guitar model that has inspired many other designs. Known for its unique body shape, it features a solid mahogany body, rosewood fretboard, and powerful humbucker pickups. The sleek, aggressive design makes it a favorite among rock and metal guitarists.