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Key Features
- Actual guitar photographed
- Mahogany body delivers thick sustain and proper Gibson punch
- SlimTaper neck keeps fast riffs and lead work feeling easy
- 70s Tribute humbuckers serve up bold old-school output
- Gibson hardshell case included for secure transport
Gibson Explorer 70s, Dark Walnut Overview
The Gibson Explorer 70s, Dark Walnut is a full-throttle rock machine built for players who want classic Gibson punch with unmistakable stage presence. Its angular mahogany body delivers a thick, resonant voice with loads of sustain, while the mahogany neck and SlimTaper profile keep things fast, comfortable, and easy to dig into. From big open chords to snarling riff work, it’s got that familiar Gibson feel with the bold attitude that made the Explorer a legend.
A pair of '70s Tribute humbuckers serve up the kind of output that suits cranked amps, driven rhythms, and soaring lead lines, with hand-wired controls and Orange Drop capacitors helping you shape your sound with extra clarity. The bound rosewood fretboard feels smooth under the fingers, and the 12-inch radius makes bends and vibrato easy. Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners, an aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge, and Stop Bar tailpiece keep tuning and intonation locked in. Finished in Dark Walnut and supplied with a Gibson hardshell case, this is a proper old-school rocker that can get the job done.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionBuilt for big riffs
A solid mahogany body gives this Explorer the weight, warmth, and sustain that players chase. Notes hang on, chords sound wide and authoritative, and palm-muted parts hit with real substance. That naturally rich voice works brilliantly with gain, but it also keeps enough depth for cleaner passages, making the guitar feel more versatile than its aggressive shape might suggest. It’s the sort of tone that works beautifully in a mix without getting muddy, whether you're playing aggressive rhythm parts or fast lead lines.
Fast neck, familiar feel
The mahogany neck is shaped to a SlimTaper profile, so it feels quick without becoming thin or awkward in the hand. That makes long rehearsals, fast rhythm changes, and lead runs feel easy to manage. Paired with a rosewood fretboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a 12-inch radius, it offers a smooth, comfortable platform for bends, vibrato, and solid fretting all over the neck. It feels immediately playable, with enough substance to dig into while still staying nimble for tighter, more technical phrasing.
Classic Gibson firepower
A matched set of '70s Tribute humbuckers gives the Explorer its unmistakable voice: punchy lows, strong mids, and enough bite to cut through a loud band mix. Hand-wired controls and Orange Drop capacitors help the volume and tone controls respond in a more musical way, so you can roll things back for cleaner sounds or open it up for full-blooded classic rock grind. That wider usable range makes the guitar feel lively under the hands, especially if you like controlling gain and texture straight from the instrument.
Ready for regular gigs!
Hardware choices keep the instrument dependable where it matters most. Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners provide solid tuning stability, while the aluminium Nashville Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece help maximise sustain and keep intonation consistent. Add in the striking Dark Walnut finish and included Gibson hardshell case, and you’ve got a guitar that looks the part, travels well, and is ready to get loud. From rehearsals to weekend sets and studio sessions, it’s built to handle regular use without losing that classic Gibson feel.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Explorer 70s, Dark Walnut
- Product Code: DSXS007WCH1
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: Explorer
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Pickguard: White 3-ply
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper
- Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Acrylic Dots
- Nut Material: Graph Tech
- Nut Width: 43.05mm / 1.69in
- End Of Board Width: 57.4mm / 2.26in
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: 70s Tribute
- Neck Pickup: 70s Tribute
- Controls: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone & Toggle Switch
- Control Wiring: Hand-wired with Orange Drop Capacitors
- Tuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic
- Bridge: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar
- Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Switch Tip: Cream
Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Gibson Hard Shell Case
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