Explore an Original
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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Material Korina
Body Shape Explorer
Body Styles Explorer
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue
Inlays Pearloid Dots
Joint Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Korina
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Vintage
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker
Controls 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
Neck Pickup Custombucker
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers Brown Explorer
Control Knobs True Historic Gold
finish Aged Gold
Jack Plate Cover '58 Explorer Black 4-ply
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickguard '58 Explorer Black 4-ply
Pickup Covers True Historic Aged Gold
Strap Buttons 2 - Brass
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover True Historic Black
Tuner Plating Aged Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson with Celluloid Tips
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case
Model: 58KEXPBLKVOGH1
Headstock 1958 Explorer
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue, VOS, Natural
Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue, VOS, Natural
Lifetime Warranty
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
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
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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Explore an Original
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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Material Korina
Body Shape Explorer
Body Styles Explorer
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue
Inlays Pearloid Dots
Joint Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Korina
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Vintage
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker
Controls 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
Neck Pickup Custombucker
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers Brown Explorer
Control Knobs True Historic Gold
finish Aged Gold
Jack Plate Cover '58 Explorer Black 4-ply
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickguard '58 Explorer Black 4-ply
Pickup Covers True Historic Aged Gold
Strap Buttons 2 - Brass
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover True Historic Black
Tuner Plating Aged Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson with Celluloid Tips
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case
Model: 58KEXPBLKVOGH1
Headstock 1958 Explorer
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
