142. Space Age Chic 1958-59 Gibson Explorer The Gibson Explorer was a guitar that became iconic in the 50s and 60s. It was one of the first guitars to have a different design than the traditional one and this made it one of the most desired guitars of the time. The Explorer was created in 1958 and became known for its innovative design and powerful sound. The guitar was very popular among rock and metal guitarists and was used by many renowned artists. The Explorer remains one of the most desired guitars among guitarists today and is considered one of the most iconic guitars in history.
Manufacturer: Gibson
Original price: $55-$75 *
Value today: $ 300.000 *
According to Vintage Guitar Magazine, one of the rarest guitars in music is the Space Age Chic 1958-59 Gibson Explorer. This instrument is valued at US $ 250,000 to US $ 310,000. The Space Age Chic, along with the 1936-42 Martin D-45, are two of the main collector instruments.
Gibson celebrates the Space Age, which began in 1957 with the launch of Sputnik 1, by designing a space-themed guitar. Few of these limited edition Explorers were created, so anyone who owns them is sitting on a treasure trove. Only about nineteen of these guitars exist, as there was little demand for them when they were released. Upon realizing the lack of interest, Gibson stopped producing them. One owner of a Space Age Explorer is Cheap Trick's Rick Nielson, who owns two.
