Gibson Electric Explorer 70s Classic White Original
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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 |
Questions frequently asked
What styles suit the Gibson Electric Explorer 70s Classic White Original?
This guitar is suited for rock, hard rock, punk, and classic metal. Its two 70s Tribute humbuckers deliver a sharp attack and a tone designed for thick distortion.
What is the neck profile of this Explorer?
The neck features a Slim Taper profile, with a 43 mm Graph Tech nut. The scale length is 628.65 mm and the fretboard has 22 frets.
Are the 70s Tribute pickups suitable for saturated tones?
The pair of 70s Tribute humbuckers offers rich and clear saturation on chords. The mahogany body and neck construction provides pronounced mids and natural sustain. Bends and sustained notes benefit from this tonal foundation.
What electronic controls are available?
Two independent volume controls, one tone control, and a Toggle Switch selector allow precise adjustment of each pickup. The wiring is hand-made with Orange Drop capacitors.
Is a case included with the Explorer 70s?
A hard case is provided for transporting and protecting the guitar. Chrome hardware includes an aluminum Tune-O-Matic Nashville bridge and an aluminum stopbar tailpiece.



