Gibson Explorer Melody Maker Review

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Overall Rating 4.6

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Features 4.43

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Quality 2.3

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Reliability / Value 4.53

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Gibson Explorer Melody Maker Specs

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  • Body Shape: Explorer  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Maple  
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  • Finish: Satin  
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  • Binding: None  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.695"  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 1  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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Gibson just can't get tired of making great guitars! Explorer Melody Maker is another fabulous instrument that deserves and gets the highest grades! There's little to be wished for, if anything, with this great sounding instrument. A job well done by Gibson!

This guitar is fitted with all the features you could possibly wish for, for a playing style that goes with this kind of instrument. Carefully chosen features leave no guitar player's desire unfulfilled, which makes Gibson's Explorer Melody Maker an extremely well featured guitar with which you'll be thoroughly pleased. Highest grades for Explorer Melody Maker's features!

Just by looking at Gibson's Explorer Melody Maker you can tell that this instrument is something special. Beautiful finish tells the story of extraordinary craftsmanship of Gibson. Action is superb, and easily adjustable. The first time you pick up Explorer Melody Maker and play it, you will notice that this is a top quality guitar. Hardware is no exception; it is carefully chosen and will last you for a long time.

If you're concerned whether Explorer Melody Maker will serve you well in terms of durability or reliability, then you shouldn't worry at all about that. Gibson created a very fine musical instrument that will stand the test of time and perform well in any situation: studio sessions, gigs or rehearsals. Explorer Melody Maker is a quality built instrument that will last you a lifetime if you take good care of it.