For Sale: 2011 Gibson Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Explorer – Red | OHSC

Up for sale is a rare 2011 Gibson Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Explorer, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.

Designed in collaboration with Sammy Hagar, this signature Explorer combines classic Gibson mahogany construction with unique Red Rocker details, including the Red Rocker “R” truss rod cover and subtle Chickenfoot ghost image on the back, which becomes visible from certain angles.

It's loaded with an excellent pair of uncovered zebra Gibson humbuckers—a ’57 Classic in the neck and BurstBucker 3 in the bridge—and weighs a comfortable 8 lbs 2 oz.

A killer choice for the player, Gibson collector, or Sammy Hagar/Chickenfoot fan looking for a much less common Explorer.

Condition

Very Good – 8/10

The guitar shows honest cosmetic wear, including:

• Light scratches
• Dings
• Normal signs of play
• Touched-up finish damage on the bottom/lower horn

The most notable cosmetic issue is an area of finish damage on the lower horn that appears to have been touched up. We did not perform the work and do not know its history, but the touch-up appears to have been professionally done. Please review the close-up photos carefully.

There are no cracks, breaks, or structural issues.

The neck is straight and stable, and the original frets show minimal wear. The guitar has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and plays cleanly across the fingerboard with no buzzing or dead spots.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Explorer
• Year: 2011
• Serial Number: 111111406
• Finish: Red Rocker Red
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Set Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Thin / Flat Explorer Profile
• Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Neck Depth: .82" at 1st Fret / .88" at 12th Fret
• Neck Pickup: Gibson ’57 Classic – Uncovered Zebra
• Bridge Pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3 – Uncovered Zebra
• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Tuners: Mini Grover
• Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz
• Case: Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case

Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Features

This isn't simply a standard Explorer in red. Gibson gave the Sammy Hagar model several distinctive signature touches.

The bold red finish references Hagar's longtime “Red Rocker” identity, while the “R” truss rod cover provides an immediately recognizable signature detail.

Even cooler is the subtle Chickenfoot ghost image on the back of the guitar. The graphic isn't obvious straight on—it reveals itself depending on the lighting and viewing angle, making it one of the model's most interesting features.

These details make the guitar particularly appealing to Sammy Hagar, Chickenfoot, Gibson, and artist-signature collectors.

’57 Classic + BurstBucker 3

The pickup combination is perfect for an Explorer.

The ’57 Classic neck humbucker provides warm, smooth vintage-style Gibson tones with plenty of clarity for clean playing and leads.

The hotter BurstBucker 3 bridge pickup adds punch, bite, and upper-mid aggression for crunchy rhythm work and high-gain leads.

Both pickups feature the cool uncovered zebra bobbin look.

Together, they deliver everything from warm blues and classic Gibson tones to aggressive hard rock.

Neck, Weight & Feel

This guitar has a thin, fast neck profile with measurements of:

• .82" at the 1st fret
• .88" at the 12th fret
• 1.69" nut width

The relatively consistent depth gives it a quick, comfortable feel throughout the neck.

At only 8 lbs 2 oz, it's also a comfortable weight for a full-size mahogany Explorer.

The combination of the slimmer neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, excellent upper-fret access, and manageable weight makes this a particularly player-friendly example.

Tone

The mahogany body and set mahogany neck provide the sustain, warmth, and strong midrange you'd expect from a Gibson Explorer.

The ’57 Classic keeps the neck position warm and articulate, while the BurstBucker 3 gives the bridge position the extra output and aggression needed for classic rock, hard rock, blues rock, and higher-gain playing.

It's a big-sounding Explorer without being excessively heavy.

Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case

The guitar comes complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case, an important addition for a less-common Gibson artist-signature model.

Transparency & Photos

The photos show the exact guitar you will receive—no stock photos.

Detailed close-ups under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set to clearly show the scratches, dings, touched-up lower-horn finish damage, and other cosmetic details.

We don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many of our customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.

• Professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier
• Honest, detailed condition descriptions
• Photos of the actual instrument—never stock images
• Thousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide
• Professionally packed
• Fully insured
• Signature confirmation

Buy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.

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This 2011 Gibson Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Explorer is a rare and distinctive signature model with a killer combination of Red Rocker styling, Chickenfoot ghost graphic, ’57 Classic/BurstBucker 3 zebra pickups, comfortable 8 lb 2 oz weight, and original Gibson hard-shell case.

It shows honest cosmetic wear, including the disclosed and photographed touched-up area on the lower horn, but is structurally sound, professionally set up, and ready to play.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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