1984 Gibson Explorer w/Kahler & Original Case

This guitar is vintage and shows plenty of its age.

Finish checking is visible on the headstock as well as buckle rash and light marks/dings on the back and face of instrument. The most visible portion of this aging is visible on near the volume pot. None of the marks affect playability. Frets have plenty of life and this guitar plays like a shredder. This guitar weighs in at 8.3lbs and includes trem arm and the original case.

The 1983 Gibson Explorer with a Kahler tremolo was a Norlin-era model featuring a solid mahogany body, set mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, 22 jumbo frets, and usually high-output humbuckers paired with a factory Kahler locking tremolo system, often gold or chrome hardware, available in finishes like Black or White. Key specs include a 24.75" scale, 2V/1T controls, and a distinctive look with pearloid dots on the fretboard, making it a heavy-rocking, sustain-rich guitar. 

Key Specifications (Common Variations):

• Body: Solid Mahogany (sometimes Korina on custom models).
• Neck: Set Mahogany.
• Fretboard: Rosewood with Pearloid Dot Inlays.
• Frets: 22 Jumbo.
• Scale Length: 24.75".
• Pickups: Two Original Gibson Dirty Fingers Humbuckers (uncovered).
• Controls: Two Volume, One Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch.
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Factory Kahler Locking Tremolo System.
• Hardware: Gold or Chrome.
• Tuners: Six-on-a-side.
• Finish : Black
• Weight: 8.3
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Key Features & Context:

• Norlin Era: These were part of Gibson's mid-80s offerings.
• Kahlers: Factory-installed Kahlers were a popular upgrade for these metal-leaning models, alongside Floyd Rose options.

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