Explorer
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Originally based on the 1958 Gibson Explorer, the Epiphone version of the Explorer was introduced in 1986 when Henry Juszkiewicz, David Berryman and Gary Zebrowski acquired Epiphone and Gibson. The Explorer has seen many model versions over the years and remains in production to this day with several variations. |
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Models
Explorer
- 1984-1997
Body:
- Alder body
- Small-body (1984-1993)
- Standard-size body (1994-1997)
Neck:
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- Non-angled headstock with string trees
- Truss rod nut on headstock
- No truss rod cover
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Neck Joint
- Bolt-neck 1984-1993
- Set-neck 1994-1997
Headstock Logo:
- Early 1980's Epiphone script logo at center of headstock 1984-1985
- Epiphone By Gibson inlay at center of headstock 1986-1988
- Modern Epiphone lettering inlay at end of headstock1988-1997
Electronics:
- High-output open-coil Zebra pickups
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Individual stamped tuners
- Vintage-style tremolo
- Black speed knobs
- Input jack on side of guitar
Colors:
- Black (BK)
- Red (RE)
Explorer PRO
- 2013
- Limited Run up to 1,000 pcs
Body:
- Solid Mahogany Body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany Neck with 1960's SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid Dot inlays
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale length
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 1-ply body & neck
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic PRO humbucker pickups
- 2 Vol. 1 Master Tone controls
- Vol. controls with push/pull coil tapping
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Nickel Hardware
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 14:1 ratio Mini Grover Kidney tuners
- Black TopHat knobs with silver inserts
Colors:
- TV-Silver (TS)
Explorer PRO-1
Brendon Small "Thunderhorse" Explorer
- 2013
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with 1960's SlimTaper "D" profile
- Phenolic fingerboard with Pearloid Dot Inlays
- 1-Ply Truss rod cover with "Thunderhorse" in silver silkscreen
- 12" Fingerboard Radius
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 1-ply body & neck
Electronics:
- Gibson USA BurstBucker 1 & 2 pickups
- Neck & Bridge Pickup Volume w/Push/Pull Coil-Tapping
- Epiphone All-Metal 3-Way Pickup Selector w/Black Toggle Cap
- 2 Vol 1 Tone controls
- 500K Linear Potentiometers
- Master Tone with 0.02uF Tone Capacitor
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with Stopbar tailpiece
- Black Speed Knobs
- Epiphone StrapLocks
- 14:1 Ratio Grover Mini-Rotomatic tuners
Colors:
- Silverburst (BS)
Includes:
- Premium Fitted Custom Gigbag
- Three "Dethklok" Stickers
1958 Korina Explorer
- 1998-Present
Body:
- Korina body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 1 Tone
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- White pickguard
- Amber or black speed knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
- Korina (KO)
- Ebony & Pearloid (EB)
See also:
1958 Explorer
- 1998-2002
- $549 MSRP (1998)
Body:
- laminated Mahogany/Alder body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 1 Tone
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- White pickguard
- Amber or black speed knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
- Alpine White (AW)
- Red (RE)
1958 Goth Explorer
- 2002-Present
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with an "XII" inlay at the 12th fret
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- Open Coil Alnico Classic humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 1 Tone
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Optional Floyd Rose lic. tremolo & locking nut
- Black pickguard
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Pitch Black (PB) satin
See also:
Pewter '58 Explorer
- 2003-2004
Body:
- Mahogany/Alder body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 1 Tone
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- White pickguard
- Black speed knobs
- Diecast tuners
Colors:
- Pewter
See Also:
1984 Explorer-EX
- 2011-Current
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany Slim-Taper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- EMG 81/85 active humbucker pickups
- 9 volt battery
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- No pickguard
- Black barrel knobs
- Grover tuners
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
- Alpine White (AW)
Negative Explorer
- 2009 Long & McQuade exclusive
Body:
- Mahogany Body
Neck:
- Set Slim-Taper Mahogany Neck
- Maple Fingerboard with black "dot" inlays
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- 2 open-coil Alnico V Humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 1 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
- Black pickguard
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Alpine White (AW)
See also:
Explorer GT
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Bolt-on hard maple neck with SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlays
- Flying-V style headstock
- "GT" on truss rod cover
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- Open-coil USA Designed 700T/650R humbuckers
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone with integrated push-pull Kill Switch
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware
- No pickguard
- LockTone Tune-o-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
Colors:
- Worn Black (WK)
See also:
E-Series Explorers
Beast
- 2001 Limited Edition
Body:
- Solid tonewood body
Neck:
- Bolt-on Hard Maple neck with Super-Slide Satin Finish
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- Explorer-S Headstock
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- E-Series Ultra Hot humbuckers
- Engraved E-Series logo on pickup covers
- E-Series Smooth Tone potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Passive Electronics
Beast FX
- Onboard Distortion and Chorus
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone, 1 Distortion Gain
- 2 Mini Toggles for Effects Board
- Active Electronics
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Tune-o-matic bridge with sting-thru body
- No pickguard
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Metallic Black (MB)
- Metallic Red (RM)
- Metallic Light Blue (ML)
See Also:
Evolution
- 2001 Limited Edition
Body:
- Solid tonewood body
Neck:
- Bolt-on Hard Maple neck with Super-Slide Satin Finish
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- Explorer-S Headstock
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- E-Series Ultra Hot humbuckers
- Engraved E-Series logo on pickup covers
- E-Series Smooth Tone potentiometers
- 1 Vol / 1 Tone Knobs
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Passive Electronics
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Tune-o-matic bridge with sting-thru body
- No pickguard
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Metallic Black (MB)
- Metallic Red (RM)
- Metallic Light Blue (ML)
See Also:
Poly-X
- 2001-2002
Body:
- Solid Tonewood Body
- Flame maple veneer (trans models)
Neck:
- Bolt-onMaple Neck with "Super Slide" Satin Finish
- Indian Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- Explorer-S Headstock
- 25.5" Scale
- 1.68" nut width
Electronics:
- E-Series open-coil "Ultra Hot" humbuckers
- "Smooth Tone" potentiometers
- 2 Vol. 1 Tone controls
- Exclusive 4 blade 3-way toggle switch
Hardware:
- Chrome Hardware
- Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo with locking nut
- No pickguard
Colors:
- Translucent Black (TB)
- Translucent Blue (TL)
- Translucent Red (TR)
- Metallic Red (RM)
- Metallic Gold (MG)
See also:
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