Gibson Government Series II Explorer Government Tan 2013 w/OHSC

Gibson Government Series II Explorer in Government Tan finish made in 2013 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood that was seized by the government in august 2011. Equipped with a set Gibson Dirty Fingers+ (Ceramic) in the neck and bridge positions, controlled by 2-volume, 1-tone knobs and a 3-way toggle switch. The 24.75" scale length neck has acrylic dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets with a slim taper neck profile. The hardware is comprised of black Grover tuning machines, a bone nut, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, and black speed knobs with a 3-ply black/white pickguard with Embossed Eagle.

The Gibson Government Series Electric Guitars are unique and extremely limited edition guitars that represents a very interesting moment in Gibson's history. In August of 2011, the US government seized Madagascar/Indian mahogany, ebony and rosewood fingerboard blanks, neck blanks and even whole guitars from Gibson's Nashville factory in a raid. That rosewood was later returned to Gibson once they reached an agreement with the Justice Department and now Gibson USA features this rosewood on these instruments. The Government Series Exolorer is limited to only 300 guitars

This example if in excellent condition with minimal signs of play only light surface marks, some picking strike marks on the pick-guard, and a couple very light dings. (see photos).

Guitar is freshly setup and restrung with 10-46 strings and includes original hard shell case, case candy and letter signed by CEO authenticating the guitar.

Specs

• Make: Gibson
• Model: Explorer
• Sub-Model: Government II
• Year: 2013
• Finish: Satin Tan
• Finish Type: Nitrocellulose
• Country: USA
• Serial #: #130530368
• Condition: Excellent
• Weight: 7lbs 5.6oz
• Body Shape: Explorer
• Body Type: Solid
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Matching
• Finger Board: Rosewood seized by the government in August 2011 Raid
• Neck Radius: 12"
• Neck Profile: Slim Taper
• Neck Thickness at 1st: .823"
• Neck Thickness at 12th: .856"
• Inlays: Acrylic Dot
• Nut Width: 1.695"
• Nut: Bone
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Pickup Config: HH
• Neck Pickup: Gibson Dirty Fingers+ (Ceramic)
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson Dirty Fingers+ (Ceramic)
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White
• Pots: 2-Volume, 1-Tone
• Switch: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Hardware: Black
• Tuning Machines: Grover Mini Rotomatic with Kidney Bean Heads
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Knobs: Black Speed
• Other Features: Certificate of Authenticity
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Case: Original Hard Shell Case

Condition

• Overall Condition: ★★★★★
• Body Front: ★★★★✯
• Body Back: ★★★★✯
• Body Sides: ★★★★★
• Fret Board: ★★★★✯
• Frets: ★★★★★
• Neck Back: ★★★★✯
• Headstock Front: ★★★★★
• Headstock Back: ★★★★ ·
• Headstock Sides: ★★★★✯
• Hardware: ★★★★★
• Pickups: ★★★★★
• Bridge: ★★★★★
• Knobs: ★★★★★
• Pickguard: ★★★★✯