An all mahogany version of the legendary 1958 Explorer
Gibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates the Gibson legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
In the late 1950s, Gibson designed a trio of futuristic-looking new models that were intended to bring fresh, modern-looking designs to the product lineup. One of these was the Futura™, which quickly morphed into the Explorer™ as we now know it. While the Explorer went on to become a true icon of the guitar world, it wasn’t instantly popular. Only 19 were shipped in 1958, its first year of production. Its subsequent popularity has made those late 50s Explorers among the most desirable and most expensive vintage guitars in the world, and one that has been played by guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, Slash, Allen Collins, Rick Nielsen, and James Hetfield.
Radically “space age” in appearance when it was introduced in 1958, the Explorer was way ahead of its time and still looks fresh, modern, and unique today. This is a testament to its enduring appeal and timeless design, which continue to captivate guitarists and collectors worldwide. Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue. It features all of the hallmarks of the original Explorers from 1958, with the only difference being that mahogany has been used instead of the original, rare Korina wood, but otherwise, all of the classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Mahogany delivers a somewhat warmer sound than the slightly brighter Korina, making it a great choice for players who love the 1950s Explorer aesthetic but who are looking for a denser, all-mahogany tone for rock and metal. And since mahogany is more readily available than the scarcer Korina, this also makes this 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue the most accessible way to get Historic Explorer looks, features, and performance from Gibson Custom.
The 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue features a mahogany body with the original Explorer shape made to the vintage specifications, a mahogany neck with a 50s Vintage profile, and the original Explorer headstock design, complete with reissue Kluson® single-ring tuners. The unbound Indian rosewood fretboard is equipped with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays. The 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue is powered by two Custombucker humbucker™ pickups that are hand-wired to two volume and one tone control with CTS® potentiometers and a phone book capacitor. The Antique Natural nitrocellulose lacquer and gold hardware are VOS-finished, giving it the look of a new-old-stock guitar from the late 1950s. A Lifton™ historic reissue brown and pink hardshell case is also included. Here’s your chance to own a 50s spec Explorer, now available from Gibson Custom in its most accessible form yet.
Highlights
- Mahagoni-Korpus
- Mahagoni-Hals mit 50s Vintage-Profil
- Griffbrett aus indischem Palisander mit Binding und mit 22 authentischen Medium-Jumbo-Bünden sowie Dot-Inlays aus Cellulose
- Stimmmechaniken: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Nitrocellulose VOS finish and aged gold hardware
- '58 explorer white 4-ply pickguard
- Custombucker Alnico 3 Tonabnehmer (ungewachst)
- Hartschalenkoffer
Guitar Specifications
Korpus
Korpus
Farbe Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Korpus 2-teilig Mahagoni
Modell Explorer
Bauform Explorer
Hals
Hals
Griffbrett-Material Indischer Palisander
Griffbrettradius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Anzahl Bünde 22
Bünde Authentisch, Medium-Jumbo
Griffbretteinlagen Zelluloid-Dots
Hals-Korpus-Verbindung Hide Glue-Verleimung
Hals-Material Mahagoni
Sattelmaterial Nylon
Sattelbreite 42.8mm / 1.69in
Halsprofil 50s Vintage
Mensur 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elektronik
Elektronik
Bridge-Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (ungewachst)
Kontrollen 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage-Taper-Potis, „Phone Book“-Kondensator
Hals-Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (ungewachst)
Ausgangsbuchse 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup-Wahlschalter 3-fach Switchcraft
Hardware
Hardware
Brücken & Stege ABR-1 No-Wire
Elektronikfach-Abdeckung Brown Explorer
Regler True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
finish Aged Gold
Befestigungsringe True Historic Black
Schlagbretter 4-ply White
Pickup-Abdeckungen True Historic Aged Gold
Gurtknöpfe 2 - Brass
Switch-Tip True Historic Amber
Saitenhalter Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Halsstab Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Abdeckung für Spannstab True Historic Black
Stimmmechanik Beschichtung Aged Gold
Mechaniken Kluson Single Ring Reissue
Sonstiges
Sonstiges
Koffer Historischer Explorer Hartschalenkoffer, Braun/Pink
Model: 58MEXPANVOGH1
Headstock 1958 Explorer
Kopfplatteneinlage Gibson Logo in Perlmutt
Saitenstärke .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
Kostenloser & Schneller Versand
Kostenloser & Schneller Versand
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Lebenslange Garantie
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Inklusive Koffer/Gigbag
Inklusive Koffer/Gigbag
Im Lieferumfang Ihres Instruments ist ein Hartschalen- oder Softshell-Koffer für Lagerung und Transport enthalten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in den Produktspezifikationen.
Inklusive Werks-Einstellung
Inklusive Werks-Einstellung
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Drei Kostenlose Monate der Gibson App
Drei Kostenlose Monate der Gibson App
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An all mahogany version of the legendary 1958 Explorer
Gibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates the Gibson legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
In the late 1950s, Gibson designed a trio of futuristic-looking new models that were intended to bring fresh, modern-looking designs to the product lineup. One of these was the Futura™, which quickly morphed into the Explorer™ as we now know it. While the Explorer went on to become a true icon of the guitar world, it wasn’t instantly popular. Only 19 were shipped in 1958, its first year of production. Its subsequent popularity has made those late 50s Explorers among the most desirable and most expensive vintage guitars in the world, and one that has been played by guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, Slash, Allen Collins, Rick Nielsen, and James Hetfield.
Radically “space age” in appearance when it was introduced in 1958, the Explorer was way ahead of its time and still looks fresh, modern, and unique today. This is a testament to its enduring appeal and timeless design, which continue to captivate guitarists and collectors worldwide. Now, Gibson Custom is proud to introduce the 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue. It features all of the hallmarks of the original Explorers from 1958, with the only difference being that mahogany has been used instead of the original, rare Korina wood, but otherwise, all of the classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Mahogany delivers a somewhat warmer sound than the slightly brighter Korina, making it a great choice for players who love the 1950s Explorer aesthetic but who are looking for a denser, all-mahogany tone for rock and metal. And since mahogany is more readily available than the scarcer Korina, this also makes this 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue the most accessible way to get Historic Explorer looks, features, and performance from Gibson Custom.
The 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue features a mahogany body with the original Explorer shape made to the vintage specifications, a mahogany neck with a 50s Vintage profile, and the original Explorer headstock design, complete with reissue Kluson® single-ring tuners. The unbound Indian rosewood fretboard is equipped with 22 authentic medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays. The 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue is powered by two Custombucker humbucker™ pickups that are hand-wired to two volume and one tone control with CTS® potentiometers and a phone book capacitor. The Antique Natural nitrocellulose lacquer and gold hardware are VOS-finished, giving it the look of a new-old-stock guitar from the late 1950s. A Lifton™ historic reissue brown and pink hardshell case is also included. Here’s your chance to own a 50s spec Explorer, now available from Gibson Custom in its most accessible form yet.
Highlights
- Mahagoni-Korpus
- Mahagoni-Hals mit 50s Vintage-Profil
- Griffbrett aus indischem Palisander mit Binding und mit 22 authentischen Medium-Jumbo-Bünden sowie Dot-Inlays aus Cellulose
- Stimmmechaniken: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Nitrocellulose VOS finish and aged gold hardware
- '58 explorer white 4-ply pickguard
- Custombucker Alnico 3 Tonabnehmer (ungewachst)
- Hartschalenkoffer
Guitar Specifications
Korpus
Korpus
Farbe Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Korpus 2-teilig Mahagoni
Modell Explorer
Bauform Explorer
Hals
Hals
Griffbrett-Material Indischer Palisander
Griffbrettradius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Anzahl Bünde 22
Bünde Authentisch, Medium-Jumbo
Griffbretteinlagen Zelluloid-Dots
Hals-Korpus-Verbindung Hide Glue-Verleimung
Hals-Material Mahagoni
Sattelmaterial Nylon
Sattelbreite 42.8mm / 1.69in
Halsprofil 50s Vintage
Mensur 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elektronik
Elektronik
Bridge-Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (ungewachst)
Kontrollen 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage-Taper-Potis, „Phone Book“-Kondensator
Hals-Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 (ungewachst)
Ausgangsbuchse 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup-Wahlschalter 3-fach Switchcraft
Hardware
Hardware
Brücken & Stege ABR-1 No-Wire
Elektronikfach-Abdeckung Brown Explorer
Regler True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer
finish Aged Gold
Befestigungsringe True Historic Black
Schlagbretter 4-ply White
Pickup-Abdeckungen True Historic Aged Gold
Gurtknöpfe 2 - Brass
Switch-Tip True Historic Amber
Saitenhalter Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Halsstab Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Abdeckung für Spannstab True Historic Black
Stimmmechanik Beschichtung Aged Gold
Mechaniken Kluson Single Ring Reissue
Sonstiges
Sonstiges
Koffer Historischer Explorer Hartschalenkoffer, Braun/Pink
Model: 58MEXPANVOGH1
Headstock 1958 Explorer
Kopfplatteneinlage Gibson Logo in Perlmutt
Saitenstärke .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
