Explore the Magic of Korina and Brazilian Rosewood
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.
This is it - one of the rarest and most desirable guitars ever made, brought back through the magic and artistry of the Gibson Custom Shop. 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. All of the classic vintage Explorer features have been 100% accurately recreated in this Collector's Edition model, right down to the cases, which are just as historically accurate as the guitars themselves. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply off-white pickguard. It also features Custom Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Custom Aged finish treatment, paired with Custom Aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. This limited run of 19 guitars is only available in the USA.
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 Brazilian 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 Gold; Murphy Lab Custom Aged
Jack Plate Cover '58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickguard '58 Explorer Off-White 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, plus Case Cover
Model: 58KEXLEGH1B
Headstock 1958 Explorer
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
Gibson Custom 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural
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Explore the Magic of Korina and Brazilian Rosewood
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.
This is it - one of the rarest and most desirable guitars ever made, brought back through the magic and artistry of the Gibson Custom Shop. 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. All of the classic vintage Explorer features have been 100% accurately recreated in this Collector's Edition model, right down to the cases, which are just as historically accurate as the guitars themselves. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply off-white pickguard. It also features Custom Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Custom Aged finish treatment, paired with Custom Aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. This limited run of 19 guitars is only available in the USA.
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 Brazilian 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 Gold; Murphy Lab Custom Aged
Jack Plate Cover '58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickguard '58 Explorer Off-White 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, plus Case Cover
Model: 58KEXLEGH1B
Headstock 1958 Explorer
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
