Epiphone Explorer Ebony

The Epiphone Explorer from the Inspired by Gibson Collection recreates one of the most radical and iconic electric guitar designs ever introduced. Originally launched in 1958, the Explorer became legendary for its futuristic styling, powerful tone, and unmistakable stage presence.

Built with a solid mahogany body and finished in gloss Ebony, this modern recreation delivers the sustain, punch, and resonance that made the original famous. The SlimTaper mahogany neck offers fast, comfortable playability, while the glued-in neck construction enhances sustain and overall tonal depth.

Loaded with Epiphone’s acclaimed ProBucker pickups, the Explorer captures authentic late-50s humbucker character with warmth, clarity, and dynamic response. Featuring nickel silver covers and bases, Alnico II magnets, and CTS electronics, the ProBuckers deliver impressive vintage-inspired tone suitable for everything from classic rock to modern high-gain applications.

Combined with Grover tuners and LockTone hardware for dependable tuning stability and sustain, the Epiphone Explorer is a high-performance take on a timeless Gibson design.

Key Features

• Inspired by the original 1958 Gibson Explorer
• Solid mahogany body with gloss Ebony finish
• SlimTaper mahogany neck for fast playability
• ProBucker-2 and ProBucker-3 humbuckers
• CTS electronics for premium control response
• LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
• Grover Mini tuners with 18:1 ratio
• Nickel hardware
• Classic white pickguard and black speed knobs

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Ebony

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Profile: SlimTaper
• Neck Joint: Glued-In
• Scale Length: 628.65mm (24.75")
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Width: 43mm (1.69")
• Nut Material: Graph Tech

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: ProBucker-2
• Bridge Pickup: ProBucker-3
• Electronics: CTS Components

Hardware

• Bridge: LockTone Tune-o-matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Tuners: Grover Mini 18:1 Ratio
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Pickguard: White
• Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
• Truss Rod: Adjustable