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)

Unknown seller • 1983

Explorer 1983 Factory Kahler Sounds Killer! (234)

$3,300

Good

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Grobins Gear • 1985

Gibson Explorer 1985 - Red

$2,350

Fair

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NitroTonCustom • 1998

Gibson Explorer Gothic 1998-2003 - Ebony

$3,637

Excellent

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Carlos's Gear Outlet • 1993

Gibson Explorer '76

$4,000

Excellent

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Kawelo's Gear Locker • 1983

1983 Gibson Explorer E2 CMT electric guitar- with Gibson Hardshell locking case

$5,500

Good

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Next Big Thing Guitars • 1982

1982 Gibson E2 CMT Explorer Cherry Sunburst! w/OHSC

$4,199

Very Good

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Guitarmony • 1979

1979 Gibson Explorer Original Vintage Actual Disaster For Repair *Please Read & Read Again*

$1,199

Non Functioning

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Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar • 1983

1983 Gibson Explorer E2 CMT Vintage Guitar Cherry Sunburst Flame Top w/ Dirty Fingers, Hangtags & Case

$5,500

Excellent

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Michael s Gear Outlet • 1976

Gibson Explorer 1976 - White

$13,334

Very Good

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Imperial Vintage Guitars • 1991

1991 Gibson Explorer Ebony w/OHSC

$2,295

Good

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Jeremy's Gear Outlet • 1990

Gibson Explorer Gothic

$2,100

Good

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DIABLO GUITARS - AXES OF EVIL! • 1984

Gibson Explorer III Alpine White 1984 w/Hard Shell Case

$5,000

Good

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Saratoga Vintage Guitars • 1984

1984 Gibson Explorer Blue Metallic w/ Kahler Trem

$3,100

Very Good

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The Official Studio Rats Reverb Shop • 1997

Gibson Explorer Ebony with White Scratch Plate, made in 1997, USA

$2,033

Very Good

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AK Guitars • 1986

Gibson 1986 Explorer 83 with Triangle Knob Layout - Natural

$2,800

Excellent

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Rigby Music MCR • 1985

Gibson Explorer XPL 1985 / 1986 - Olympic White (Faded)

$3,435

Good

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TheGuitarBuyer • 1983

Gibson Explorer 1983 Factory Kahler Sounds Killer! (234)

$3,300

Very Good

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Guitar Effects Pedals Nashville Showroom OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • 1999

used 1999 Gibson Explorer Limited Edtion '76, Very Good Condition with OHSC

$2,375

Very Good

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Southside Guitars • 1984

Gibson Explorer 1984 - Union Jack - British Flag

$13,500

Excellent

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Retrofret Vintage Guitars • 1983

Gibson Explorer Custom Shop Korina Edition Solid Body Electric Guitar (1983), ser. #80483500, original black hard shell case.

$6,500

Very Good

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The Rock Shop • 1981

Gibson Explorer E2 1981 - Cherry Sunburst

$3,500

Good

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