1976 Gibson Explorer
The 1976 Explorer reissue used genuine Korina — making it substantially more authentic than later mahogany versions. An excellent collectible that bridges the original 1958 design with modern playability.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Korina (reissued with original Korina construction) |
| Neck Wood | Korina |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Natural Korina, Black |
| Est. Production | 700 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two T-top humbuckers. Good vintage humbuckers with clear, bright character.
What Changed in 1976
Gibson reissued the Explorer in 1976 using original Korina wood — a nod to the 1958 original that had become legendary. These are highly collectible as the first proper reissue of the original design.
Collector's Notes
Verify actual Korina construction (vs. later mahogany versions). Natural Korina finish is the most collectible. T-top humbuckers are correct for this era — good sounding pickups.