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Gibson Explorer vs Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster

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Solidbody Guitars Gibson Explorer Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
Review Rating 99%
Rank
#12995
#13036
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody
Body Shape Explorer '50s Stratocaster
Body Material Mahogany Pine Nato
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Gloss Polyurethane
Color Antique Natural White Blonde 2-color Sunburst Fiesta Red
Neck Material Mahogany Maple
Neck Shape Slim Taper C
Neck Joint Set Neck Bolt-on
Radius 12" 9.5"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood Maple
Fingerboard Inlay Acrylic Dots Black Dots
Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo 21, Narrow Tall
Scale Length 24.75" 25.5"
Nut Width 1.695" 1.650"
Nut Material Bone Bone
Bridge/Tailpiece Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
Tuners Grover mini Rotomatics Vintage Style Vintage-style
Neck Pickup Burstbucker 2 Humbucker Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Burstbucker 3 Humbucker Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil
Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch 5-way blade pickup switch
Strings Gibson, .010-.046 Fender, .009-.042
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: DSX00ANCH1 0374005501 0374005500 0374005540
Middle Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
Details
Brand Gibson Squier
Prices
MSRP $1,999.00 $419.99
Used Price $1,399.30 $293.99
Sale Price $1,799.10 $377.99

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

Gibson Explorer

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

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Pine Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - White Blonde

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