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The body shape is called the "Reverse Explorer" due to its inverted body style relative to the Explorer-- the small horn is on the upper bass-side bout extends upward, while the larger horn is now positioned on the lower treble-side bout, pointing downward. Only a limited run of 1000 were built for Gibson's Guitar of the Month feature in September 2008.

The one-piece body is solid, flat on top and made of mahogany. The only color scheme assigned to this unique Explorer is Antique Walnut. On its top there`s a lightning-shaped pickguard extending the entire length of the body that encompasses all control knobs and switches as well as the bridge position pickup. Bridge section is a standard one, featuring tune-o-matic bridge and stoptail bar in the back.

The pickups consist of a 57 Classic in the neck position and 57 Classic + in the bridge position. In the Reverse Explorer, the pickups' pole pieces are concealed by covers that are copper-plated and powder-coated.

The set-in mahogany neck has standard contour in the back and a 22-fret ebony fingerboard on top. The profile of the set-in neck is a combination of the traditional '50s rounded profile and a '60s slim-taper profile. The inlays on the 12” radius rosewood fingerboard incorporates carbon fiber-styled inlays at the fifth and twelfth frets.

The headstock sports an art-deco style logo designed by legendary Gibson President Ted McCarty during the mid-1950s and was used briefly on the Moderne.

The headstock is equipped with a set of Steinberger Gearless Tuners with locking knobs and a 40:1 tuning ratio.

Other features:

Neck Wood: Mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood Controls: Two volume, one tone, 3-way toggle