Gibson Vintage Explorer
Price by model year
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.
Individual Listings
257 sold • 42 for sale • 9 auction
For Sale (21 listings)
DIABLO GUITARS - AXES OF EVIL! • 1984
Gibson Explorer III Alpine White 1984 w/Hard Shell Case
$5,000
Good
Saratoga Vintage Guitars • 1984
1984 Gibson Explorer Blue Metallic w/ Kahler Trem
$3,300
Very Good
The Official Studio Rats Reverb Shop • 1997
Gibson Explorer Ebony with White Scratch Plate, made in 1997, USA
$2,060
Very Good
AK Guitars • 1986
Gibson 1986 Explorer 83 with Triangle Knob Layout - Natural
$2,800
Excellent
Rigby Music MCR • 1985
Gibson Explorer XPL 1985 / 1986 - Olympic White (Faded)
$3,480
Good
TheGuitarBuyer • 1983
Gibson Explorer 1983 Factory Kahler Sounds Killer! (234)
$3,300
Very Good
Guitar Effects Pedals Nashville Showroom OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • 1999
used 1999 Gibson Explorer Limited Edtion '76, Very Good Condition with OHSC
$2,425
Very Good
Southside Guitars • 1984
Gibson Explorer 1984 - Union Jack - British Flag
$13,500
Excellent
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
Greer barnyard guitars • 1984
Gibson Explorer (Original Design) 1984-1989 - Ferrari Red
$3,595
Very Good
Coast Sonic • 1989
1989 Gibson Explorer all original w/Bill Lawrence pickups
$2,599
Very Good