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A Bolt of Beauty

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 classic Gibson Explorer dives into new aesthetic and sonic territory with this Custom-appointed version, replete with multi-ply binding, pearl appointments, gold hardware, and a solid Ebony fingerboard. It's an electrifying, upscale look which brings with it Gibson's signature playability, instantly-recognizable voice and Gibson Custom's unwavering commitment to building the best guitars on the planet.

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Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Multi-ply

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Solid Mahogany

Body Shape Explorer

Body Styles Explorer

Weight Relief None

Neck Specs

End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in

Fingerboard Material Ebony

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium-Jumbo

Inlays Mother of Pearl Block

Joint Long Tenon

Neck Material Solid Mahogany

Nut Material Corian

Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in

Profile Medium C

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup 498T

Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness

Neck Pickup 490R

Output Jack Switchcraft

Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft

Hardware Specs

Bridge Tune-O-Matic

Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs

finish Gold

Jack Plate Cover Gold-plated Brass

Mounting Rings Black M69

Pickguard Black Multi-Ply

Pickup Covers Gold-Plated

Strap Buttons Brass

Switch Tip Black

Switchwasher Black

Tailpiece Stop Bar

Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White

Tuner Plating Gold

Tuning Machines Grover Kidney

Misc Specs

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

Model: DSMXEBGH1E

Case Custom Shop Hardshell

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Gibson Custom Explorer Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss, Ebony

Gibson Custom Explorer Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss, Ebony

Price
Regular price $5,799
Finish
Ebony
Shipping  

Free & Fast Shipping

Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.

Lifetime Warranty

Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .

Case Included

Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.

Setup Included

Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.

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A Bolt of Beauty

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 classic Gibson Explorer dives into new aesthetic and sonic territory with this Custom-appointed version, replete with multi-ply binding, pearl appointments, gold hardware, and a solid Ebony fingerboard. It's an electrifying, upscale look which brings with it Gibson's signature playability, instantly-recognizable voice and Gibson Custom's unwavering commitment to building the best guitars on the planet.

Read more

Specifications

Body Specs

Binding Multi-ply

Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Material Solid Mahogany

Body Shape Explorer

Body Styles Explorer

Weight Relief None

Neck Specs

End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in

Fingerboard Material Ebony

Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Frets Medium-Jumbo

Inlays Mother of Pearl Block

Joint Long Tenon

Neck Material Solid Mahogany

Nut Material Corian

Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in

Profile Medium C

Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup 498T

Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness

Neck Pickup 490R

Output Jack Switchcraft

Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft

Hardware Specs

Bridge Tune-O-Matic

Control Knobs Black Speed Knobs

finish Gold

Jack Plate Cover Gold-plated Brass

Mounting Rings Black M69

Pickguard Black Multi-Ply

Pickup Covers Gold-Plated

Strap Buttons Brass

Switch Tip Black

Switchwasher Black

Tailpiece Stop Bar

Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White

Tuner Plating Gold

Tuning Machines Grover Kidney

Misc Specs

Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

Model: DSMXEBGH1E

Case Custom Shop Hardshell

Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

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