2026 Epiphone Explorer '80s EMG Classic White
Epiphone continues its tradition of recreating iconic guitars inspired by historic designs with a hard-rock icon: the Explorer ‘80s EMG. Originally launched as part of Gibson’s modernistic series in 1958, the Explorer took decades to find its true home — the gain-drenched metal scene of the 1980s. Epiphone narrowed in on the stylish 1984 version for its take on the decade’s favorite chug machine, including an angular mahogany body, a set-in ‘60s SlimTaper neck with a rosewood fretboard, and the iconic “hockey-stick” headstock. Sonically, the EMG 60/81 combo delivers high-output active tones that shine when pushed, remaining articulate even with the gain dialed to 11. The Explorer has long inspired players, and Epiphone’s modern take on the classic ‘80s iteration brings the legend to a new generation of guitarists.
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: Explorer
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Color: Classic White
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck Shape: 60's Slim Taper C
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Radius: 12"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Number of Frets: 22
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
- Nut Width: 1.69"
- Nut Material: GraphTech
- Bridge/Tailpiece: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Neck Pickup: EMG-60 Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: EMG-81 Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings: .010-.046
- Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
- Manufacturer Part Number: EIEX8CWNH1