{"product_id":"2018-gibson-lzzy-hale-signature-dark-explorer-ebony-black-gold-hardware-w-ohsc","title":"2018 Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Dark Explorer Ebony Black Gold Hardware w\/ OHSC","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 2018 Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Dark Explorer – Ebony Black w\/ OHSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Dark Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned in collaboration with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLzzy Hale of Halestorm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Dark Explorer takes the unmistakable Explorer silhouette and gives it a seriously upscale, aggressive look. The gloss Ebony nitrocellulose finish is paired with elaborate multi-ply body binding, gold hardware, a gold pickguard, mother-of-pearl block inlays, and a matching gold Lzzy Hale signature truss rod cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderneath the striking appearance is a serious rock guitar. A solid mahogany body and Slim Taper mahogany neck are paired with a Richlite fingerboard and a set of Gibson '57 Classic humbuckers, giving the Dark Explorer a powerful combination of classic Gibson warmth, clarity, sustain, and bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese Lzzy Hale signature models don't come up for sale nearly as often as standard Explorers, making this a great opportunity to pick up a distinctive Gibson signature model in exceptionally clean condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent – 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches from normal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few small dings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery light tarnish to the gold hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally clean overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, the frets are in excellent condition with minimal wear, and everything functions exactly as it should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar has also been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier. It plays cleanly up and down the neck with comfortable action, accurate intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Gibson hard-shell case is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Dark Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: 180071919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Ebony \/ Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish Type: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Binding: Multi-Ply Black \u0026amp; White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Slim Taper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Richlite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets: 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut: Black Tektoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.70\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .82\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .85\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup: Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup: Gibson '57 Classic Plus Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece: Stop Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Mini Grover Locking Tuners with Black Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickguard: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruss Rod Cover: Gold Lzzy Hale Signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lzzy Hale Dark Explorer isn't just a visually striking signature model—the pickup combination makes it an exceptionally capable rock guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson '57 Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the neck position delivers the warm, smooth character associated with a great vintage-style Gibson humbucker. It has plenty of richness for leads and clean tones while retaining enough definition to keep individual notes articulate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'57 Classic Plus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the bridge provides additional output and bite while maintaining the vintage-inspired character of the '57 Classic design. It delivers thick rhythm tones, strong midrange presence, and excellent sustain without sacrificing clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the two pickups give the guitar plenty of versatility, covering everything from warm cleans and bluesy leads to classic rock, hard rock, and high-gain tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe control layout is straightforward and performance focused, with two individual volume controls, a master tone, and a three-way pickup selector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother great feature is the set of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMini Grover locking tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provide excellent tuning stability while making string changes quick and easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Dark Explorer delivers the big, authoritative sound you'd expect from a mahogany Gibson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid mahogany body and neck provide a strong fundamental with thick mids, excellent sustain, and plenty of low-end authority. The '57 Classic pickup combination keeps the guitar articulate and dynamic while providing more than enough power when pushed through an overdriven amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim Taper neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly comfortable on this example. Measuring just .82\" at the 1st fret and .85\" at the 12th, it maintains a consistently slim feel as you move up the neck, making it fast and effortless to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the guitar has a solid, substantial feel without being excessively heavy for a full-size Explorer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd visually, this guitar is simply killer. The deep black finish, elaborate binding, gold pickguard, gold hardware, black tuner buttons, and mother-of-pearl block inlays give it a dramatic appearance that stands apart from virtually any standard-production Explorer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact instrument—no stock photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly highlight the light scratches, small dings, hardware tarnish, and any other cosmetic wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall\/Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage anytime—we're always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Gibson Lzzy Hale Signature Dark Explorer in Ebony Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptionally clean example of one of Gibson's coolest modern signature Explorers. With its mahogany construction, Slim Taper neck, '57 Classic pickups, locking Grovers, elaborate Custom-style appointments, and dramatic black-and-gold aesthetic, it looks every bit as powerful as it sounds. Complete with its original Gibson hard-shell case, it's ready for the stage, studio, or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42348022792247,"sku":"072726gtr2","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_4892.jpg?v=1785633953","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/2018-gibson-lzzy-hale-signature-dark-explorer-ebony-black-gold-hardware-w-ohsc","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}