Gibson Reverse Explorer 2008 - Antique Walnut

Gibson Reverse Explorer finished in Antique Walnut. This was Gibson’s ’Guitar of the Month’ for September 2008 and was a limited run of only 1000 made and this was the 47th.

Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or dings. Frets are like new a true closet classic.

The Reverse Explorer’s one-piece mahogany body is now inverted and highlighting the unique body outline is a carbon fiber pickguard shaped like a lightning bolt, extending the entire length of the body. The neck is a hybrid between Gibson’s standard ’50s rounded contour and its ’60s slim-taper profile, topped by a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with carbon fiber inlays at the fifth and 12th fret.

It features a rare, art deco-style Gibson logo found among old drawings belonging to Gibson President Ted McCarty. The headstock is a McCarty era-inspired shape, equipped with Steinberger Gearless Tuners for unparalleled tuning accuracy.

In the neck position is Gibson’s ’57 Classic with a ’57 Classic Plus in the bridge. The pole pieces for both pickups are concealed by pickup covers that are copper-plated and powder-coated, designed just for the Reverse Explorer. The rest of the guitar’s hardware is gold-plated.

This hugely collectible guitar comes complete with its original ‘guitar of the month’ branded hard case with white cloth cover and the strap if you like it.