1963 Gibson EXPLORER

$750,000.00

  • Year: 1963
  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Model: EXPLORER
  • Case: Hard
  • Color: Natural Korina
  • Condition: Near Mint
  • Description: What a find!! All original factory "Leftover Parts" Korina Explorer "Executive" guitar that did not leave the Kalamazoo factory until the mid 70's. All factory correct 1963 Gold Parts including original Patent Number pickups. Another 58/63 Explorer with possible "added" Bigsby sold at auction for $611,000 in 2006. Link below: http://www.skinnerinc.com/about/departments/musical-instruments/?fam=13&type=latest Ours is obviously more rare with the Original factory prototype headstock. Sold to 2nd owner in early 80's and he had the front of the guitar oversprayed because he did not like the "eggshell' to the finish. Back of guitar and neck have original finish. All proper factory routes to body with correct wiring as well as electronics being factory soldered. There is a 48 hour return policy on guitars. No returns on amplifiers. All returns subject to a 20% re-stocking fee. Nom exceptions.