{"product_id":"explorer","title":"1976 Gibson Explorer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"truncation-container truncation-container--open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item2-description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars \u003c\/strong\u003epresents this \u003cstrong\u003e1976 Gibson Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWhen Gibson first unveiled the Explorer in 1958, it was a radical departure not only from the company’s jazzbox-heavy lineup, but also from their flagship Les Paul model. Inspired by the burgeoning Space Race and designed by the legendary Ted McCarty, it eschewed the traditional contours of the land yacht era in favor of an alien aesthetic defined by sharp lines and futuristic angles. Commercially, these korina (African Limba wood) guitars failed miserably and only about 20 were shipped in 1958 and '59. By 1963, Gibson pulled it from the catalog. That all changed in 1976 when competitors were \u003cspan\u003ebuilding similar futuristic, sharp-edged rock guitars and \u003c\/span\u003eGibson brought out a newer version of the Explorer in Mahogany with a tune-o-matic bridge and gold hardware.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReleased as a Bicentennial-era \"Limited Edition\" model (with roughly 1,835 units shipped in the initial 1976 production), some early examples featured a \"Limited Edition\" stamp on the back of the headstock but Gibson did not put or the decal on all the Limited \u003c\/span\u003eEdition guitars. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis particular 1976 example beautifully captures that historic spirit of innovation. It presents in \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains quite clean, showing only modest play-wear from its fifty-year journey. There is some pitting (oxidation) on the hardware. Some of the early guitar had chunky baseball neck shapes, but this one is narrower at .71 at the first fret,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFor the player or collector looking to make a statement on stage or in the studio, this Explorer delivers timeless vintage mojo and an unmistakable presence.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e600117\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal hardshell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiV4s7TgpKXAxV5jbAFHUsFMHQQi4wTegoIAggACAEIExAD\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgBCBMQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GIbson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51408229105903,"sku":"600117","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5341\/files\/1976-Gibson-Explorer-Natural-Mahogany-1.jpg?v=1793814485","url":"https:\/\/gpguitars.com\/en-eu\/products\/explorer","provider":"Garrett Park Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}