Firebird & Explorers

1964 Gibson Firebird V

SOLD

    

Another in the revolutionary new series of guitars in 1964 manufactured by Gibson, the Firebird V is exciting in concept and exciting to play. You will find a whole new world of sound and performance potential on this fine instrument.

Mahogany Neck and Body in Original Sunburst Checked Finish, Two Mini-Humbucker Pickups, Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard with bound edges and Pearloid Inlay Position Markers.

Deluxe nickel-plated Vibrola, Gibson Tune-O-Matic bridge, Three Position Toggle Switch. Separate Tone and Volume Controls for each Pickup.

1966 Gibson Firebird

SOLD

    

Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this thru-body constructed guitar has nickel-plated hardware and Gibson's long vibrola unit with lyre bird engraving.

The knobs are the older gold metal-capped knobs that disappeared in 1967.

Extremely light, fast playing and very stylish, this super-striking superbly clean Firebird V is an exceptionally fine example of an often underappreciated Gibson model, an unrepentant rock guitar.

1976 Gibson Explorer

PERSONAL COLLECTION

    

1976 Gibson Explorer in Polaris White.

Mahogany Body Refinished White, Gold Plated Nickel Tailpiece and ABR-1 Bridge, 3 Knobs and Pickup Selector Switch, Dual Tarback Humbucking Pickups, Original Electronics.

One Piece Mahogany Neck, Fully Functioning Truss Rod, Rosewood Fingerboard, Mother of Pear Dot Inlays, Newer Gold Kluson Single Tuners, Gold Gibson Logo.

Replaced Single Ply Black Pickguard, Strap Lock Buttons.

Original Gibson Hard Case.

1978 Gibson Explorer

CALL

    

Original 1978 Gibson Explorer with Gold Hardware.

Mahogany Body and 1 Piece Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Board, Dual "Tarback" Humbucking Pickups, White Single Ply Guard, ABR-1 Bridge and Stop Bar Tailpiece.

2 Volume and 1 Tone Gold Speed Knobs.

Recently refretted. OHSC.

1983 Gibson Explorer CMT

SOLD

    

VGC 1983 Gibson Explorer CMT purchased in Knoxsville, Tennessee on 19 May 1984 at The Guitar Shop, Inc.

Maple-Walnut Three Piece Body, Bound Curly Maple Top, Dual Humbuckers, ABR-1 Bridge, TP-6 Tailpiece, Knobs are (Top to Bottom) Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Tone.

Maple-Walnut Three Piece Neck Neck, Ebony Fretboard, Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays, Gibson Gold Tuners, Marked as Second.

Changed Black Pickguard. Gold Strap Locks added. One "Dirty Fingers" Pickup and Bridge Replaced. Original Pickup and Original Gold Worn Bridge in Case.

Comes with OHSC, Original Gibson Signed Warranty Card.

2005 Gibson Explorer

AUD $2,695

    

2005 Gibson Explorer 1976 Reissue.

Mahogany Body in Black, White Pickguard, Mahogany Neck, 12" Radius Rosewood Board.

Two Gibson Ceramic Humbuckers 496E and 500T, 3 Way Selector Switch.

Original Hard Shell Case.

2006 Epiphone Explorer

SOLD

    

2006 Epiphone Explorer Antique Natural Limited Edition.

Korina Body, Mahogany C Neck, Gold Hardware, Alnico Humbuckers, Tun-o-Matic Bridge with Stop Tailpiece.

Rotomatic Grover Tuners, Rosewood Board with Dot Inlays.