Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue (Black Pickguard) – Natural
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Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
The Gibson Explorer was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 19 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. The classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson tuners, and a 4-ply black pickguard. A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.
Tech Specs
General
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Weight | 3.846 kilograms – 8.479 lbs |
Body
| Body Shape | Explorer |
| Body Material | Korina |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Color | Natural |
Neck
| Neck Material | Korina |
| Neck Shape | 50s Vintage |
| Neck Joint | Hide Glue Fit |
| Fingerboard Radius | 304.8 mm / 12″ |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Pearloid Dots |
| Fret Wire | Reissue |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 24.75″ |
| Nut Width | 42.85 mm / 1.687″ |
| Nut Material | Nylon |
Hardware
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Hardware Finish | Aged Gold |
| Tuning Machines | Kluson with Celluloid Tips |
| Pickguard | ’58 Explorer Black 4-ply |
| Truss Rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Gold |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber |
| Jack Plate Cover | ’58 Explorer Black 4-ply |
| Control Covers | Brown Explorer |
| Strap Buttons | 2 – Brass |
| Mounting Rings | True Historic Black |
| Pickup Covers | True Historic Aged Gold |
| Output Jack | 1/4″ Switchcraft |
Electronics
| Neck Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Bridge Pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
Miscellaneous
| Model | 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue (Black Pickguard) – Natural |
| Collection | Historic Collection |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Strings Gauge | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Case | Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Serial Number | 84908 |
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