Recently we’ve had a run of awesome ’80s guitars, and they’re absolutely flying on the site, for good reason!
This stunning and very rare 1985 Gibson Explorer EXP 425 in Red is the quintessential representation of why we get so excited about Gibsons of this era!
Should the combination of a very rare 1985 Gibson Explorer in Red, sporting a Kahler locking trem and multiple switching options not excite you enough… the tone, playability and versatility will! From the roar and high harmonic content of the ‘Dirty Fingers’ bridge humbucker, to the woody and sparkling tones of the middle and neck single coil pickups, this is a Rock machine with multiple personalities! Add in; multiple switching options, locking Kahler trem and stunning looks, you can see why this very rare and special guitar gets us so excited!
This competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over.
The total amount of tickets available for this competition is (3999).
Live draw date: February 9, 2026. We never extend our draws regardless of how many tickets have sold. If a competition sells out early then we will bring the draw date forward to the next available live draw.
You may enter this competition up to 399 times.
Your ticket number(s) will be randomly allocated when ordering and you will receive an email confirmation of these numbers. They are also available to see in your account on our website.
The live draw will take place on the Guitar Gear Giveaway Facebook page and the Guitar Talk Youtube channel using Google’s random number generator to select the winning ticket number from all Entrants.
This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Apple or Google. By entering the competitions, Entrants agree that neither Facebook, Apple, nor Google have any liability and are not responsible for the administration or promotion of this competition.
How does it work?
We host 2 live draws every single week – Monday and Thursday at 6pm. The draws stream live on YouTube and Facebook.
Our fixed odds competitions have a limited amount of tickets and clearly show the ticket price, number of tickets and the draw date.
There are no extensions and no rollovers; we draw the winner regardless of how many tickets are sold.
Are your guitars new or preloved?
Most of what we do is pre-loved, but there are also a number of guitars on the site that are new (Instant Win competitions, for example). We always state in the prize description whether a guitar is new or pre-loved, and in most cases, we also add the year and a condition description.
How do I get my ticket number(s)?
Once your order has been placed your ticket number(s) will be randomly allocated and will show on your order confirmation. They will also be emailed to you, and will be available in the my account area.
What is an Auto Draw and how does it work?
Auto draw prizes are drawn using a third-party (Think Zap) random draw algorithm. The Auto Draw will take place as soon as a prize is sold out or on the guaranteed draw date/time shown on the prize page.
All prizes have a guaranteed draw date and winner, even if the tickets don’t sell out.