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| Gibson Futura | |
|---|---|
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| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | 1957, 1996–2008 |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Scale | 24.75 in (629 mm) |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany, Korina |
| Neck | Mahogany, Korina |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Tune-o-matic |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Humbuckers |
The Gibson Futura was an electric guitar that was the precursor of the model introduced as the Explorer. These prototypes, christened "Futura" many years later, resembled the eventual Explorer design, but had a differently-proportioned body, as well as a 'split' or 'forked' headstock that survived into the first few production Explorers but was quickly replaced. Gibson obtained U.S. Design Patent number 181,865 for the Futura body shape.