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.

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.

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Highlights

Cuerpo de caoba
Mástil de caoba con perfil vintage de los años 50
Indian rosewood fretboard with 22 rauthentic medium jumbo frets and cellulose dot inlays
Kluson single line, single ring tuners
Nitrocellulose VOS finish and aged gold hardware
'58 explorer white 4-ply pickguard
Pastillas Custombucker Alnico 3 (sin encerar)
Estuche rígido

Especificaciones

Cuerpo

Acabado del cuerpo Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Cuerpo 2-piece Mahogany

Forma del cuerpo Explorer

Estilos de cuerpo Explorer

Mastil

Material del diapasón Indian Rosewood

Radio del diapasón 304.8mm / 12.0in

Recuento de trastes 22

Trastes Authentic Medium Jumbo

Incrustaciones Cellulose Dot

Union Hide Glue Fit

Material del mastil Mahogany

Material de la cejilla Nylon

Ancho de la cejilla 42.8mm / 1.69in

Perfil 50s Vintage

Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electrónica

Pastilla de puente Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Controles 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor

Pastilla de mástil Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)

Conector de salida 1/4" Switchcraft

Pastilla de diapasón 3-Way Switchcraft

Hardware

Puentes ABR-1 No-Wire

Cubiertas de controles Brown Explorer

Controles True Historic Black Top Hat with Dial Pointer

finish Aged Gold

Marco de pastilla True Historic Black

Golpeadores 4-ply White

Cubierta de pastilla True Historic Aged Gold

Botones de correa 2 - Brass

Selector de pastillas True Historic Amber

Cordales Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Alma Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Cubierta del alma True Historic Black

Revestimiento del afinador Aged Gold

Clavijeros Kluson Single Ring Reissue

Miscelánea

Estuche Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell

Model: 58MEXPANVOGH1

Headstock 1958 Explorer

Incrustación en la pala Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl

Fuerza cuerdas .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural

Name: Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural
Brand: Gibson Custom
SKU: 58MEXPANVOGH1
Price: 5499.00 USD
Availability: InStock