Gibson Electric Explorer 70s Antique Natural Original

Essential Information About the Gibson 70s Explorer Guitar

• Iconic 70s Look: "Futuristic" Explorer silhouette, instantly recognizable, designed for the stage.


• Two 70s Tribute Humbuckers: powerful, thick, and edgy tone, ideal for riffs and solos that need to cut through the mix.


• Hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors: precise and progressive tone response, designed to play loud without losing control.


• Modern Comfort: mahogany Slim Taper neck, rosewood fingerboard with binding, and sturdy chrome hardware.

A 70s Explorer: The Return of a Cult Shape in the Gibson Range

Born to break the rules, the Explorer established itself as a guitar with character, associated with the energy of rock's great decades. This Gibson 70s Explorer revives the aesthetic and "high output" spirit of the era, while incorporating performance-oriented manufacturing choices: refined electronics, reliable hardware, and finishes that respect the DNA of this legendary model.

For Whom, and in Which Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an expressive solid-body, made for pick playing and high-powered amps. It excels in rock, hard rock, punk, and classic metal, but remains very comfortable whenever a dense sound and excellent sustain under distortion are sought. Its 2 volume + 1 tone control also allows fine management of pickup levels and tone cleaning via the pot.

Sound

The mahogany body + neck duo provides a warm sonic foundation, with present mids, solid lows, and natural sustain that highlights bends and sustained notes. The 70s Tribute humbuckers deliver a seventies-typical character: clear attacks, muscular grain, and a rich saturation that remains articulate on chords. The hand-wiring and Orange Drop capacitors offer a usable tone curve, ideal for shifting from biting leads to rounder rhythms without losing dynamics.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit this Explorer, you can consider a set of electric guitar strings (nickel, gauge of your choice), a strap, and picks suited to your attack. A hard case is already included, perfect for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Body Shape	Designer	Inlays	acrylic dots
Material	mahogany	Bridge	Nashville Tune-O-Matic aluminum
Neck	mahogany	Tailpiece	aluminum stopbar
Profile	Slim Taper	Knobs	black Speed knobs
Nut Width	1.69" / 43 mm	Hardware Finish	chrome
Fingerboard Material	rosewood	Neck Pickup	70s Tribute
Scale Length	24.75" / 628.65 mm	Bridge Pickup	70s Tribute
Number of Frets	22	Controls	2 volumes, 1 tone, Toggle Switch selector (hand-wired with Orange Drop capacitors)
Nut	Graph Tech	Case	hard case included