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Gibson USA`s catalog has been split into Traditional and High Performance series in recent years. Traditional line, as its name says, is there for the fans of classic Gibson instruments and tone, while the High Performance series caters to players who want their LPs, SGs< Vs and Explorers with modernized specs and sound.
Explorer 2017 HP is one of only two Es in this year`s lineup. It is the more expensive one, with the price set at $1,799 (Explorer T costs $400 less). It`s offered in Heritage Cherry and Ebony (both traditional Gibson solid colors). Flat-top mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard make up the chassis of this hot modern rocker.
Main electronics and hardware features include 500T/496R pickups combo, zero fret nut and G-Force tuners.
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Explorer
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Body Type
Solid Body
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Body Construction
Single cutaway
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Body Wood
Mahogany
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Pickguard
Yes
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Neck Wood
Mahogany
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Neck Shape
Slim Taper
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Neck Joint
Set neck
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Neck Joint
Glued In
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Neck Construction
1-piece neck
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Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
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Number of Frets
22
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Fingerboard Inlays
Dot
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String Nut
Zero Fret Nut
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Nut Width
1.74"
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Fingerboard Radius
12.00"
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Number of Pickups
2
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Bridge Pickup Type
Humbucker
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Humbucker
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Controls
Volume
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Tone
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3-way Pickup Selector
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Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
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Bridge
Stoptail
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Hardware
Chrome
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Number of Strings
6
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Tuners
Gibson G Force Tuners
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Scale Length
24-3/4"
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Finish
Gloss
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Body Shape
Explorer
Explorer
Body Type
Solid Body
Solid Body
Body Construction
Single cutaway
Single cutaway
Body Wood
Mahogany
Mahogany
Pickguard
Yes
No
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Slim Taper
Slim Taper
Neck Joint
Glued In/Set neck
Glued In
Neck Construction
1-piece neck
No
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Granadillo
Number of Frets
22
22
Fingerboard Inlays
Dot
Dot
String Nut
Zero Fret Nut
Tektoid
Nut Width
1.74"
1.695"
Fingerboard Radius
12.00"
12.00"
Number of Pickups
2
2
Bridge Pickup Type
Humbucker
Humbucker
Neck Pickup Type
Humbucker
Humbucker
Controls
Tone/Volume
Tone
Pickup Switch Type
3-way Pickup Selector
3-way Pickup Selector
Bridge
Stoptail/Tune-O-Matic
Stoptail
Hardware
Chrome
Nickel
Number of Strings
6
6
Tuners
Gibson G Force Tuners
Grover
Scale Length
24-3/4"
24-3/4"
Finish
Gloss
Gloss
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2 User Reviews
Josh Kieschnick Mr. on 2018-10-16 03:12:54
All the classic looks and feel as the originals, with the new tech. The adjustable zero fret nut is phenomenal. I don’t know how I ever did without one before. The G-Force self tuners are okay. They don’t tune perfect so if they could just fix that, as well as make it easier to manual tune, (because of the autotune gears, it makes the tuners a bit sticky/rigid to turn), I would love it. But because of the tuning issues I was having, I swapped it out for mini Grovers and it is by far the best guitar I’ve owned now. Also, because the G-Force auto tuner is held in place only by the tuner peg nuts themselves, if you want to replace it for other tuners, you always have the option of putting the G-Force back on, without having to worry about added screw holes from the new tuners, as the G-Force covers it all back up, so it won’t alter the originality of the instrument. This is also the last year they’re making the Explorer “HP” model, so if you replace tuners, definitely save the G-Force because in 30-40 years these guitars will be among the first and possibly the last “High Performance” Explorers with the self tuners atleast for the near future, which will make them worth a pretty penny I’d imagine, as long as you keep the original parts and keep it in good shape.... Anyways...The neck plays so easy and the pick ups are very versatile. Can play blues, jazz, hard rock, classic rock, heavy metal, you name it. Frets are also plek’d which a lot of sites don’t mention. So they come super smooth on the sides and perfectly level. Last main difference between this HP and the Traditional is the width of the nut. Traditional nut width, I believe, is 1.69” whereas the HP is 1.74”, which I personally love. Gives you a little more room between strings so it’s not so crowded down there when playing your basic open chords. Absolutely love this guitar. Buy it now before it’s too late.
Josh Kieschnick Mr. on 2018-10-16 03:13:41
All the classic looks and feel as the originals, with the new tech. The adjustable zero fret nut is phenomenal. I don’t know how I ever did without one before. The G-Force self tuners are okay. They don’t tune perfect so if they could just fix that, as well as make it easier to manual tune, (because of the autotune gears, it makes the tuners a bit sticky/rigid to turn), I would love it. But because of the tuning issues I was having, I swapped it out for mini Grovers and it is by far the best guitar I’ve owned now. Also, because the G-Force auto tuner is held in place only by the tuner peg nuts themselves, if you want to replace it for other tuners, you always have the option of putting the G-Force back on, without having to worry about added screw holes from the new tuners, as the G-Force covers it all back up, so it won’t alter the originality of the instrument. This is also the last year they’re making the Explorer “HP” model, so if you replace tuners, definitely save the G-Force because in 30-40 years these guitars will be among the first and possibly the last “High Performance” Explorers with the self tuners atleast for the near future, which will make them worth a pretty penny I’d imagine, as long as you keep the original parts and keep it in good shape.... Anyways...The neck plays so easy and the pick ups are very versatile. Can play blues, jazz, hard rock, classic rock, heavy metal, you name it. Frets are also plek’d which a lot of sites don’t mention. So they come super smooth on the sides and perfectly level. Last main difference between this HP and the Traditional is the width of the nut. Traditional nut width, I believe, is 1.69” whereas the HP is 1.74”, which I personally love. Gives you a little more room between strings so it’s not so crowded down there when playing your basic open chords. Absolutely love this guitar. Buy it now before it’s too late.
Gibson Explorer 2017 HP 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 ratings
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