Gibson Vintage Explorer

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This page covers vintage Explorers from rare korina-era references through pre-2000 reissues and later production, so it is more of an era map than one single market bucket. True 1958-spec instruments and faithful reissues attract collectors, while later mahogany Explorers often trade more on condition, originality and whether the guitar captures the right hard-rock feel. Buyers here care about the obvious things first: no broken-headstock surprises, no stripped hardware, and no pickup swaps that turn a real Explorer into a generic metal guitar.

For Sale (21 listings)

Joey Strings • 1985

Gibson Explorer 1985 - Purple Burst

$3,500

Good

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Shane's Gear Outlet • 1985

1985 Gibson explorer

$4,152

Very Good

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DENMARK STREET GUITARS , LONDON ENGLAND • 1998

Gibson Explorer '76 Reissue Heritage Cherry 1998

$3,421

Excellent

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The Rock Shop • 1981

Gibson Explorer E2 1981 - Cherry Sunburst

$4,000

Good

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Guitar Chimp • 1983

1983 Gibson Explorer CMT Natural

$4,499

Very Good

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MUSIC WORKS • 1990

Gibson Explorer Ebony Black 1990

$3,513

Very Good

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Round Hill Music Co • 1984

Gibson 80s Explorer Ebony

$1,999

Mint

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Greer barnyard guitars • 1984

Gibson Explorer (Original Design) 1984-1989 - Ferrari Red

$3,595

Very Good

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Coast Sonic • 1989

1989 Gibson Explorer all original w/Bill Lawrence pickups

$2,599

Very Good

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Piazzo Strumenti Musicali • 1980

Gibson EXPLORER II 1980 + CUSTODIA

$5,162

Excellent

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The Fellowship of Acoustics • 1989

Gibson Explorer Polaris White 1989

$5,084

Very Good

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ISHIBASHI MUSIC • 1980

GIBSON USA 1980 Explorer II Natural [82560540] (03/25)

$6,902

Good

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Six String Brokerage LLC • 1980

1980 Gibson Explorer E2 Red

$5,999

Excellent

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In The Attic Gear • 1989

Gibson Explorer 1989

$2,200

Good

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Nima • 1981

Gibson Explorer II E2 with Floyd Rose 1981 - Walnut

$5,363

Good

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Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar • 1998

1998 Gibson Explorer '76 Vintage Reissue Clapton Cut Mod Wine Red w/ Case

$3,800

Excellent

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T's Gear Emporium • 1975

Gibson Explorer 1975 - refinished & refretted

$4,073

Good

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Abalone Vintage | Sundries Division • 1988

1988 Gibson Explorer guitar neck. NOS. Ivoroid fingerboard and headstock overlay. Custom NAMM guitar unfinished!!!

$1,495

Good

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TJR Guitars • 1984

1984 Gibson Explorer w/ Kahler Tremolo - Purple Burst - OHSC Included

$4,000

Good

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Alan’s Gear Bazaar • 1984

Gibson 1984 Explorer James Hetfield

$4,500

Very Good

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Mass Street Music • 1982

Gibson Guitars - 1982 Explorer CMT - Vintage Cherry Sunburst - Used

$5,200

Very Good

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