Gibson Faded Explorer Review

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Overall Rating 4.33

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Features 4.22

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Quality 4.27

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Reliability / Value 4.36

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Gibson Faded Explorer 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: Mahogany  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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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 Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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Faded Explorer is a guitar made by Gibson and it performs really well in its price range. Well graded by most musicians, Faded Explorer seems to be a good choice. It will not let you down, and it's up to you to investigate further and see if it will inspire you in your playing.

Gibson went really far in carefully choosing Faded Explorer's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes Faded Explorer a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson's Faded Explorer you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by Faded Explorer.

If you try playing Faded Explorer after an average guitar, it becomes obvious that this Gibson deserves to be proud of making it sound so beautifully. It delivers great tone when plugged in to most amps and, versatile as it is, it will allow you to find your own tone that you will be proud of as well. Gibson's Faded Explorer is surely a world class sounding instrument.

Gibson did a good job. Faded Explorer is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect Faded Explorer to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson did a really good job with Faded Explorer guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Gibson's Faded Explorer is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Gibson has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into Faded Explorer.