Gibson Guitars - 1982 Explorer CMT - Vintage Cherry Sunburst - Used
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This 1982 Gibson Explorer CMT is an interesting example of an iconic shred machine. Originally based on a design collaboration with a Chicago design firm in the 1950s and quickly discontinued, this '82 version of the Explorer features a stunning Curly Maple Top (CMT) in a striking Vintage Cherry finish. Original to the model, it features an erroneously applied E2 truss rod cover despite being distinct from the E2 Explorer at the time, something not uncommon from Gibson to mix and match parts. Beyond the eye-watering looks, this axe comes equipped with the original Gibson Dirty Finger humbuckers loaded with plenty of output for those metal palm muted riffs or searing solos.
This guitar has had some modifications from its original condition, namely replaced knobs, capacitor, tailpiece, input jack, and neck pickup lead wire. An installed switch for split coil tapping the neck pickup has been removed and the resulting hole in the guard filled has previously been filled before arriving here in the shop. (see photos). New leads have been wired to the neck pickup by our repair shop in order to fix a previous rewire job when removing the split coil switch. The pickups and electronics now function to the original factory specifications.
Playwear is present with several dents along the edges of the body, minor ones in the headstock and neck, as well as some scratches and scuffs along the back, but still leaving this Explorer overall in Very Good condition. An intriguing opportunity to own one of rock history's coolest Rock 'n Roll guitars. Comes with the original hardshell case.
- Curly Maple Top with Vintage Cherry Sunburst finish
- Solid Body
- 3-piece maple neck with 4-piece headstock
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Dot Inlays
- 24 3/4" Scale Length
- 2 Original Dirty Finger Humbucking Pickups
- 3-way Selector Switch
- Original Tune-o-Matic Bridge
- Replaced Tailpiece
- Gold Plated Hardware
- Two Volume and One Tone Control
- 22 Frets
- 9.8 lbs
- Original Gibson Hardshell Case
- Serial# 828820250
