Gibson Explorer

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Gibson Explorer
How Gibson leaned into the ‘50s modernist zeitgeist and created the Explorer – and changed the shape of electric guitars to come

By Rod Brakes Published

The Explorer was borne out of a desire for Gibson to update its image, but like its siblings – the Flying V and ill-fated Moderne – it was ahead of its time. It had to wait to be a classic

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Gibson 80s Flying V (left) and 80s Explorer
Gibson’s new 80s Flying V and Explorer models party like it’s 1984 with ebony finishes and high output humbuckers

By Matt Parker Published

Fat tones in a black suit are the order of the day as the firm casts its gaze back to an era of angular designs and heavy tone

Electric Guitars
Dave Mustaine holding his signature Gibson Flying V and a look at his signature Les Paul
Dave Mustaine confirms future signature Gibson Explorer, 24-fret Les Paul models – and you can catch a glimpse of his LP now

By Jackson Maxwell Last updated

The Megadeth frontman says that he and Gibson are working on the Explorer, with the Les Paul set to follow "next year, maybe the year after"

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NAMM 2020: Gibson announces new and improved Flying V, Explorer and Les Paul Special Tribute models

By Sam Roche Published

The American guitar giant expands its Original and Modern Collections

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