One of a kind Gibson Masterpiece
"This is absolutely one of the most gratifying and amazing guitars I have ever played. My hats off to Leo Scala and Gibson Guitars !!"
Built to be extreme. Built to be played.
The Leo Scala Maestro™ Addiction Explorer™ is a singular expression of creative freedom within the Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection. Conceived as a fully realized, one-off instrument, it reimagines the original 1958 Explorer through the lens of radical individuality, obsessive craftsmanship, and unapologetic attitude, while remaining unmistakably Gibson in feel, sound, and intent.
The Master Artisan Collection brings together Gibson Custom and a small group of independent luthiers from around the world whose work extends beyond routine production. Leo Scala stands among the most respected of these makers. For more than 25 years, working from his small workshop near Los Angeles, Scala has built guitars defined by extraordinary detail, expressive aging, and uncompromising musicality. A shared passion for Gibson history and hand-built instruments, first established during an early meeting with Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian, became the foundation for this collaborative project.
At its core, the Maestro Addiction Explorer remains rooted in the DNA of the late‑1950s original. A Korina body and Korina neck, fitted with hide glue, provide a lightweight, resonant foundation with an immediate, lively response. The Indian rosewood fretboard, adorned with pearloid dot inlays and 22 reissue frets, is shaped with rounded edges and paired with a ’58 Vintage neck profile that delivers a substantial, broken‑in feel designed for expressive playing.
Visually, this instrument embraces excess by design. Its custom “Rat Rod” style Natural finish features intentionally over‑the‑top aging, with aggressive lacquer wear, corrosion, and patina that evoke decades of hard use. Custom metal appointments replace traditional plastics throughout, including a single‑ply metal pickguard with faded vintage scrolls, a custom metal jack plate, and a metal control cover engraved with the Gibson logo. Custom Master Artisan metal skull knobs and a metal switch washer labeled “Hell / Back” reinforce the guitar’s raw, confrontational aesthetic.
The Maestro Vibrola™ tailpiece has been hot‑rodded and customized by Leo Scala, including a bespoke vibrato arm that enhances both functionality and visual impact. Electronics are equally purposeful, anchored by Leo Scala hand‑wound Retrophonic humbucker™ pickups with uncovered double black bobbins. An Alnico 2 neck pickup and an Alnico 5 bridge pickup are wired with 50s‑style hand wiring, VIPots vintage taper 550k potentiometers, and a phone book tone capacitor, delivering clarity, dynamic response, and harmonic depth.
Despite its dramatic appearance, this Explorer was never conceived as a wall piece. It is a performing instrument in every sense, built with sound as the ultimate priority. The guitar ships in a custom G&G wine suede hardshell case with Leo Scala custom-aged hardware, accompanied by a super‑aged black caiman leather strap from Don Pepe in Spain and a hand‑crafted Certificate of Authenticity box from Leo Scala.
The Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer does not seek approval. It exists for players and collectors who understand that originality is forged through obsession, risk, and conviction.
Highlights
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) humbucker in bridge position
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) in neck position
- Maestro Vibrola
- Leo Scala Master Artisan Maestro Addiction aging
- '58 Vintage neck profile
- Cuerpo y mástil de korina
- Custom metal pickguard, jack plate cover, and truss rod cover
- Handmade black caiman leather strap by Don Pepe from Spain
- Hand‑crafted Certificate of Authenticity box from Leo Scala
- Custom G&G wine suede hardshell case with Leo Scala custom-aged hardware
Guitar Specifications
Cuerpo
Cuerpo
Acabado del cuerpo Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Cuerpo Korina
Forma del cuerpo Explorer
Mastil
Mastil
Material del diapasón Indian Rosewood
Radio del diapasón 304.8mm / 12.0in
Recuento de trastes 22
Trastes Reissue
Incrustaciones Cellulose Dot
Union Hide glue fit
Material del mastil Korina
Material de la cejilla Nylon
Ancho de la cejilla 42.8mm / 1.69in
Perfil '58 Vintage
Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electrónica
Electrónica
Pastilla de puente Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Controles 2 volume, 1 tone
Pastilla de mástil Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Conector de salida 1/4"
Pastilla de diapasón 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Puentes ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Cubiertas de controles Custom Metal
Controles Metal Skull
finish Aged Gold
Cubierta de jack Custom Metal
Golpeadores Custom Metal
Cubierta de pastilla Double Black
Cubierta del selector Custom Metal, Hell / Back
Cordales Maestro Vibrola
Clavijeros Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Miscelánea
Miscelánea
Accesorios Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Estuche Custom G&G Wine Suede
Incrustación en la pala Raised metal Gibson Logo
Gibson Custom Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
Gibson Custom Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
Producto exclusivo
One-of-a-Kind
Precio
Precio habitual
$40,000
Precio unitario
por
Detalles
Korina body, Korina neck with a ’58 Vintage profile, hand-wound Leo...
Acabado
Natural
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Garantía de por vida
Garantía de por vida
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Estuche incluido
Estuche incluido
Tu instrumento incluye un estuche rígido o blando de fábrica para guardarlo y transportarlo con seguridad. Consulta las especificaciones del producto para más detalles.
Ajuste incluido
Ajuste incluido
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Built to be extreme. Built to be played.
The Leo Scala Maestro™ Addiction Explorer™ is a singular expression of creative freedom within the Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection. Conceived as a fully realized, one-off instrument, it reimagines the original 1958 Explorer through the lens of radical individuality, obsessive craftsmanship, and unapologetic attitude, while remaining unmistakably Gibson in feel, sound, and intent.
The Master Artisan Collection brings together Gibson Custom and a small group of independent luthiers from around the world whose work extends beyond routine production. Leo Scala stands among the most respected of these makers. For more than 25 years, working from his small workshop near Los Angeles, Scala has built guitars defined by extraordinary detail, expressive aging, and uncompromising musicality. A shared passion for Gibson history and hand-built instruments, first established during an early meeting with Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian, became the foundation for this collaborative project.
At its core, the Maestro Addiction Explorer remains rooted in the DNA of the late‑1950s original. A Korina body and Korina neck, fitted with hide glue, provide a lightweight, resonant foundation with an immediate, lively response. The Indian rosewood fretboard, adorned with pearloid dot inlays and 22 reissue frets, is shaped with rounded edges and paired with a ’58 Vintage neck profile that delivers a substantial, broken‑in feel designed for expressive playing.
Visually, this instrument embraces excess by design. Its custom “Rat Rod” style Natural finish features intentionally over‑the‑top aging, with aggressive lacquer wear, corrosion, and patina that evoke decades of hard use. Custom metal appointments replace traditional plastics throughout, including a single‑ply metal pickguard with faded vintage scrolls, a custom metal jack plate, and a metal control cover engraved with the Gibson logo. Custom Master Artisan metal skull knobs and a metal switch washer labeled “Hell / Back” reinforce the guitar’s raw, confrontational aesthetic.
The Maestro Vibrola™ tailpiece has been hot‑rodded and customized by Leo Scala, including a bespoke vibrato arm that enhances both functionality and visual impact. Electronics are equally purposeful, anchored by Leo Scala hand‑wound Retrophonic humbucker™ pickups with uncovered double black bobbins. An Alnico 2 neck pickup and an Alnico 5 bridge pickup are wired with 50s‑style hand wiring, VIPots vintage taper 550k potentiometers, and a phone book tone capacitor, delivering clarity, dynamic response, and harmonic depth.
Despite its dramatic appearance, this Explorer was never conceived as a wall piece. It is a performing instrument in every sense, built with sound as the ultimate priority. The guitar ships in a custom G&G wine suede hardshell case with Leo Scala custom-aged hardware, accompanied by a super‑aged black caiman leather strap from Don Pepe in Spain and a hand‑crafted Certificate of Authenticity box from Leo Scala.
The Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer does not seek approval. It exists for players and collectors who understand that originality is forged through obsession, risk, and conviction.
Highlights
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) humbucker in bridge position
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) in neck position
- Maestro Vibrola
- Leo Scala Master Artisan Maestro Addiction aging
- '58 Vintage neck profile
- Cuerpo y mástil de korina
- Custom metal pickguard, jack plate cover, and truss rod cover
- Handmade black caiman leather strap by Don Pepe from Spain
- Hand‑crafted Certificate of Authenticity box from Leo Scala
- Custom G&G wine suede hardshell case with Leo Scala custom-aged hardware
Guitar Specifications
Cuerpo
Cuerpo
Acabado del cuerpo Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Cuerpo Korina
Forma del cuerpo Explorer
Mastil
Mastil
Material del diapasón Indian Rosewood
Radio del diapasón 304.8mm / 12.0in
Recuento de trastes 22
Trastes Reissue
Incrustaciones Cellulose Dot
Union Hide glue fit
Material del mastil Korina
Material de la cejilla Nylon
Ancho de la cejilla 42.8mm / 1.69in
Perfil '58 Vintage
Longitud de la escala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electrónica
Electrónica
Pastilla de puente Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Controles 2 volume, 1 tone
Pastilla de mástil Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Conector de salida 1/4"
Pastilla de diapasón 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Puentes ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Cubiertas de controles Custom Metal
Controles Metal Skull
finish Aged Gold
Cubierta de jack Custom Metal
Golpeadores Custom Metal
Cubierta de pastilla Double Black
Cubierta del selector Custom Metal, Hell / Back
Cordales Maestro Vibrola
Clavijeros Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Miscelánea
Miscelánea
Accesorios Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Estuche Custom G&G Wine Suede
Incrustación en la pala Raised metal Gibson Logo
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