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Johnny Gale Explorer

History: Charles made 6 explorers. This one was made for Johnny Gale and then bought used by Chuck Ruff of the Chuck Ruff Band (formerly with the Edgar Winter Group). It has the traditional Alex Axe headstock. And was originally painted white.

Specs:
Body: Birch
Neck: Mahogany
Head Overlay: None
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard: Ebony
Tuners: Sperzel
Bridge:
Tailpiece: Gibson
Pickups: Gibson/Lobue (Original)
Special Electronics:
Comments: Now natural and owned by Steve Kimock. When Steve bought it it did not have LoBue or diMarzio pickups. It has now been converted to HD z-90 neck and DiMarzio Vintage bridge.

 

 

The Beginning (West 48th Street)
LoBue -Thompson (701 7th Avenue
LoBue Guitars/Guitar Lab (206 Thompson)
Alex Musical/Guitar Lab (165 W 48th Street)
LoBue Guitars (394 Hayes)
Epilogue