GibsonExplorer
Gibson's angular 1958 Explorer and its reissues.
- Electric guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1958–nowmade
- 24listings now
Used, any case£1,746from £1,180 · 21 listings
Used, hard case£1,668from £1,495 · 10 listings
Used, gig bag–1 listing, too few to say
Case not stated–10 listings, too few to say
New / unplayed–2 listings, too few to say
Updated 18 min ago · how we price
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
24 listings
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Gibson USA Explorer 2016 Lochgelly
Gig bag
Gig bag*2016 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer exhibitno1 · 100% · 308 feedback£1,180 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer HP 2017 Saint Leonards
Case not stated
2017 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer dougal1709 · 100% · 323 feedback£1,282 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer Doncaster
Hard case
Hard case* USAPrivate sellerBest Offer 5d 4h · 0 bids angel_9262 · 100% · 25 feedback£1,384 postage not shown Current bid -
2008 Gibson USA '70s Reissue Explorer | Classic White Refin w/OHSC & papers London
Hard case
Hard case2008 USAWhiteModifiedPrivate sellerBest Offer sixtysixtyguitars · 100% · 3 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,495 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1991 Gibson Explorer Electric guitar - Pink, Hard Case, EMG Westhill
Hard case
Hard case1991 USAOtherActivePrivate sellerBest Offer minners32 · 100% · 162 feedback£1,528 incl. £32 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
(COLLECTION ONLY!!) Gibson Explorer Gothic, EMG, James Hetfield Vibes Horsham
Case not stated
USAActivePrivate seller dastr5506 · 100% · 70 feedback£1,588 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar 2010 Cherry Red, USA Made With Hardcase Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hard case
Hard case2010 USARedPrivate sellerBest Offer conno_4783 · 100% · 1 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,601 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer 76 1998 Ebony with Hard Case Wirral
Hard case
Hard case1998 USABlackPrivate sellerBest Offer aprajj · 0% · 190 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,736 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson 70’s Explorer White 6-String Right-Handed Solid Body 2023 w/ Hard Case Harrogate
Hard case
Hard case2023 USAWhitePrivate sellerBest Offer jay_thorn50 · 99.3% · 2,394 feedback£1,756 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson '70s Explorer Classic White Newbury
Hard case
Hard case* USAWhitePrivate sellerBest Offer pinkytakesmanhattan · 100% · 417 feedback£1,792 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer EXP 425 Panther Pink 1986 Electric Guitar Ashton-under-Lyne
Case not stated
1986 USAOtherShop / dealerBest Offer ★ Top Rated sell.us.your.guitar · 99.9% · 3,243 feedback£2,120 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson 80's Explorer Electric Guitar Ebony Carlisle
New
USABlackShop / dealer jmb6256 · 99.7% · 24,997 feedback£2,199 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer Black 2017 London
Case not stated
2017 USABlackShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,259 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
2016 Gibson USA Explorer 1976 Reissue Natural Liverpool
Case not stated
2016 USANatural / woodShop / dealerBest Offer protonemusicltd · 100% · 272 feedback£2,625 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer 70s in Classic White #215360093 Selby
New
Hard case* USAWhiteShop / dealer wildwireguitars · 100% · 1,636 feedback£2,639 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Government Series II Explorer Government Tan 2013 London
Hard case
Hard case*2013 USAShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£2,809 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
2008 Gibson Explorer Reverse - Guitar of the Month - Antique Walnut Leicester
Case not stated
2008 USANatural / woodShop / dealer jordanguitars · 100% · 798 feedback£2,985 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson The Explorer CMT - 1983 - Cherry Sunburst - 2nd Hand Sheffield
Case not stated
1983 USASunburstShop / dealer richtonemusic · 100% · 116,495 feedback£3,859 incl. £10 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
GIBSON USA Custom Shop Explorer Custom "Ebony Gloss + Ebony" (2024) Nottingham
Case not stated
2024 USABlackShop / dealer squealingpigguitars · 100% · 900 feedback£4,600 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer E2 1981 CMT tobacco burst Gloucester
Case not stated
1981 USASunburstPrivate seller danielewi_960 · 100% · 586 feedback£4,602 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Explorer E2 1979 Natural London
Hard case
Hard case*1979 USANatural / woodShop / dealer londonvintagegts · 100% · 730 feedback£5,559 incl. £60 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Custom Shop 58 Explorer Korina VOS 2022 White guard Leominster
Hard case
Hard case*2022 USAWhitePrivate sellerBest Offer laseptaculta · 100% · 577 feedback£6,587 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Explorer Alpine White Limited Edition Guitar Inverurie
Case not stated
USAWhitePrivate sellerBest Offer ruggergary · 100% · 74 feedback£7,600 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
2008 Gibson Custom Shop '58 Korina Explorer 50th anniversary #47 of 100 & case London
Hard case
Hard case2008 USAShop / dealer newkingsroadguitars · 100% · 534 feedback£14,040 incl. £40 delivery Mixed models, not scored
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Before you buy a used Explorer
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. A serial that doesn't fit the model's years is a warning sign.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Check the headstock for a repair. Gibson and Epiphone headstocks snap more than most. A well-done repair plays fine but takes 30–50% off the value, so it should be in the title and the price.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Explorer worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Gibson Explorer typically costs £1,746, including postage, across 21 listings from £1,180. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Explorer?
Gibson's angular 1958 Explorer and its reissues. Made in USA. Made 1958–now.
Which years of the Explorer are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1979 to 2024. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Explorer on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
