Explorer production numbets

[beverlyvista]

Anyone have a source for the number of Explorer 76-on reissues manufactured? I have a '78 V and I'm trying to check its rarity against the equivalent Explorers. Thanks!

[Tim Plains]

Unless it's something like a limited edition, Gibson doesn't release production numbers.

[Riffster]

Hard to get numbers on those, they are sought after but especially the ones from 76 and 77 after that I guess there were too many made to be really collectible or rare, then in 1982 Gibson reissued a true well reissue, the 100 production run was made with Korina like the originals in 1958, those do go for a lot of money.

 

Flying Vs are more common since they where reissued since the late 60's, I think there are a few things like the padle headstock of the 70's that is considered as rare.

 

I hope Morten gives us his take on this one, he's a big V fan...