Gibson Explorer 80s Cherry (058)When the Explorer was first introduced in 1958, it was not an instant hit with players, who at the time may have thought its now iconic body shape was a bit too modern. However, as the years progressed, guitarists discovered the Explorers many charms, and the model became more and more popular. Rockers embraced its futuristic shape and powerful sound by the 1970s, but during the hard rockin 80s, the model came into its own and was adopted by some of