I am really piqued by this interesting development. Gibson is introducing new “Elite” instruments. At the moment, this includes a Firebird, an Explorer, and a Les Paul Studio.
The Gibson Explorer Elite is the recent “Aged Cherry”, similar to the Angus Young Thunderstruck SG, plus gold hardware.
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