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Gibson Custom Explorer Custom vs Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Solidbody Guitars Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Gibson Les Paul Modern
Summary
Rating
Review Rating Not Rated
Review Rating 100%
Rank
#13047
#12977
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody, Ultra-modern weight relief
Body Shape Explorer Custom Les Paul Modern
Body Material Mahogany Mahogany
Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Ebony Graphite Sparkling Burgundy Top
Neck Material Mahogany Mahogany
Neck Shape Medium C Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Neck Joint Neck-through Set Neck
Radius 12" 10"-16" compound
Fingerboard Material Ebony Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Blocks Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.69" 1.695"
Nut Material Corian GraphTech
Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tuners Grover Kidney Grover Locking Rotomatics
Neck Pickup 490R Bass Humbucker Burstbucker Pro Rhythm Humbucker
Bridge Pickup 498T Treble Humbucker Burstbucker Pro + Lead Humbucker
Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone 2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 x tone (push/pull for bypass/phase)
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings Gibson, .010-.046 Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: DSMXEBGH1E LPM00M1CH1 LPM00M2CH1
Top Material Maple
Details
Brand Gibson Custom Gibson
Prices
MSRP $5,299.00 $2,999.00
Used Price $3,709.30 $2,099.30
Sale Price $4,769.10 $2,699.10

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

Gibson Custom Explorer Custom

Solidbody Electric Guitar, Limited Edition, with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Ebony

Gibson Les Paul Modern

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Graphite Top

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