{"product_id":"1985-gibson-designer-series-explorer-bass-white-w-black-stripes","title":"1985 Gibson Designer Series Explorer Bass White w\/ Black Stripes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's an original 1985 Gibson Designer Series Explorer Bass in original Designers Series White with Black Stripes finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during a time of bold 1980s styling, this bass balances Gibson's traditional set-neck (dovetail) construction with a distinctively modern, metallic-era design. It is known to offer a thick, highly resonant output suitable for a variety of playing styles. Because production runs were limited, original Designer Series Explorer Basses are highly sought after by collectors and vintage enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass is pretty much all original, parts of the bridge are missing certain original screws \/ saddles which have been replaced with ones we had at the shop.   It plays great regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuners are original Gibson tuners, the bridge itself is the original TRI-4 bride.   Pickups, wiring and pots are all original.   Pots are dated 1984.   Serial number dates the bass 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass has a lot of wear, scratches and wear on the bottom edge....pretty cool wear actually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a newer Explorer Bass gig bag which fits it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42970309394530,"sku":null,"price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/2712\/files\/1985-gibson-designer-series-explorer-bass-white.jpg?v=1779991452","url":"https:\/\/rivingtonguitars.com\/products\/1985-gibson-designer-series-explorer-bass-white-w-black-stripes","provider":"Rivington Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}