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Gibson Explorer vs Gibson Les Paul Special

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Solidbody Guitars Gibson Explorer Gibson Les Paul Special
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
Review Rating 98%
Rank
#12995
#13068
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody
Body Shape Explorer Les Paul Special
Body Material Mahogany Mahogany
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Antique Natural Vintage Cherry
Neck Material Mahogany Mahogany
Neck Shape Slim Taper Vintage '50s
Neck Joint Set Neck Set Neck
Radius 12" 12"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Acrylic Dots Acrylic Dots
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.695" 1.694"
Nut Material Bone GraphTech NuBone
Bridge/Tailpiece Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Wraparound Stoptaill
Tuners Grover mini Rotomatics Vintage Deluxe with White buttons
Neck Pickup Burstbucker 2 Humbucker P-90 Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Burstbucker 3 Humbucker P-90 Single-coil
Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone 2 x volume, 2 x tone
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: DSX00ANCH1 LPSP00VENH1
Details
Brand Gibson Gibson
Prices
MSRP $1,999.00 $1,799.00
Used Price $1,399.30 $1,259.30
Sale Price $1,799.10 $1,619.10

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

Gibson Explorer

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Antique Natural

Gibson Les Paul Special

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Vintage Cherry

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