{"title":"Gibson Custom Explorers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-mahogany-explorer-walnut","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCette forme en éclair, audacieuse et extatiquement irrévérencieuse, a marqué le début d’une ère de sons incomparables et de lignes modernes et audacieuses.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVénérée par les rockeurs rebelles depuis des décennies, l’esthétique radicale de l’Explorer™ a été recréée avec amour, de la pointe de la tête en cimeterre à grain long jusqu’au couvercle de la plaque jack carrée à plusieurs plis. Contrairement à l’itération limba blonde, celle-ci rend hommage à l’aspect plus sombre du bois de résonance, avec un corps en acajou massif parfaitement équilibré et un profil de manche en forme de C arrondi des années 1950, verrouillé et chargé de micros Custom Bucker Alnico 3 doubles et non cirés. Peut-être le plus convoité de tous les modèles vintage, seule une poignée d’Explorer de 1958 ont été fabriquées. Cette réédition minutieusement exécutée est l’occasion de tenir l’histoire et de la faire chanter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330934763699,"sku":"EXM58VOWLGH1","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/static.gibson.com_product-images_Custom_CUSMA7351_Walnut_EXM58VOWLGH1_front.jpg?v=1736440140"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-explorer-custom-w-ebony-fingerboard-gloss-ebony","title":"Gibson Custom Explorer Custom, Ebony, Gloss","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLa jeune pousse « moderniste » reçoit une mise à jour riche et rebelle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSi l’Explorer™ originale à corps massif, audacieuse et dépouillée, était un éclair d’inspiration rebelle, cette version Custom Shop élégante et magnifique est un véritable orage. La forme iconique du corps est réalisée en acajou massif et finie avec un vernis nitrocellulose noir très brillant, un contrepoint élégant à la somptueuse touche d’ébène massif. L’accastillage doré, les reliures multi-plis et les incrustations de blocs en perle de nacre rehaussent le style et le trio de boutons Speed noirs fait monter la température des doubles micros Humbucker™ 490T et 490R, offrant un son doux et électrisant qui chante ou grogne dans le calme comme dans la tempête.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330966122675,"sku":"DSMXEBGH1E","price":5799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/edc38c1c-70cb-4099-bf0b-68c5260d40f8.webp?v=1744040740"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-korina-explorer-white-pickguard-ebony-murphy-lab-light-aged","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLightning Strikes Again - This Time, In a Tuxedo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchoing the style of its Flying V™counterpart, this 1958 Korina Explorer™ from Gibson Custom and the Murphy Lab reimagines the pioneering, futuristic Explorer design as a special order from its first year of release when Cherry and Ebony were the only custom-color options. This dream version is elegantly styled in Ebony with gold hardware and white plastics, giving it a sophisticated “tuxedo” look. It also marks the first production run since the original, highly limited Collector’s Edition batch of Korina reissues was launched in 2021 that Murphy Lab aging has been applied to Korina Explorer and Flying V models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classy Explorer features an ABR-1 bridge, a Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, and a 2-piece Korina body. It's equipped with unpotted Custombucker pickups, a Korina neck, and an Indian rosewood fretboard. The controls comprise two volumes and one tone with CTS® pots and a vintage-style “phone book” capacitor. It comes with a historically accurate case featuring a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330979066035,"sku":"58KEXPSL21645","price":11499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/58KEXPSL21645_body_5d2edc08-b808-428e-abd9-aace8dcb52ce.png?v=1744216039"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-korina-explorer-white-pickguard-natural","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue, VOS, Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLa foudre frappe à nouveau\u003c\/h2\u003e\n","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330979197107,"sku":"58KEXVOGH1","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/58KEXVOGH1_body_01752695-4db5-449f-be1a-ddfde9214a05.webp?v=1744040876"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-korina-explorer-black-pickguard-natural","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue, VOS, Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplorez un Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Gibson Custom Shop est le summum du savoir-faire traditionnel, de la qualité et de l’excellence musicale. Chaque instrument reflète la précision, l’authenticité et l’attention au détail inégalée de Gibson.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Gibson Explorer™ était très en avance sur son temps lorsqu’elle a été présentée en 1958, et seulement 19 ont été expédiées cette année-là, mais elle est devenue très populaire dans les années qui ont suivi. Les caractéristiques classiques de l’Explorer vintage ont été soigneusement recréées dans cette réédition historique. Dotée d’un cordier Stop Bar et d’un chevalet ABR-1, d’un corps en Korina, de micros Custom Bucker, d’un manche en Korina, d’une touche en palissandre d’Inde, de deux réglages de volume et d’un réglage de tonalité avec des potentiomètres CTS® et un condensateur Phone Book, d’accastillage doré, d’accordeurs Kluson® et d’un pickguard noir à 4 plis. Un étui historiquement précis est inclus, avec un extérieur brun classique et un intérieur rose en peluche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330979328179,"sku":"58KEXPBLKVOGH1","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/58KEXPBLKVOGH1_body_df8342d5-c6bb-428a-8e9d-66f7a7d299c9.webp?v=1744040878"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-58-korina-explorer-brazilian-rosewood-fingerboard-natural-mu-aged-natural","title":"Gibson Custom 58 Korina Explorer Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Aged Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDécouvrez la magie du Korina et du palissandre brésilien\u003c\/h2\u003e\n","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44330979524787,"sku":"58KEXLEGH1B","price":29999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/58KEXLEGH1B_body_ea6a968a-ea90-4873-8ce0-c3761aa254c0.png?v=1745264129"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-mahogany-explorer-reissue-antique-natural","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue, VOS, Antique Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn all mahogany version of the legendary 1958 Explorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGibson Custom is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates the Gibson legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadically “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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44805230624947,"sku":"58MEXPANVOGH1","price":5499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/58MEXPANVOGH1_MAHEX-EXP-02_1_Body.png?v=1756222267"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-select-explorer-custom-figured-top-cobra-burst","title":"Gibson Custom Explorer Custom Figured Top, VOS, Cobra Burst","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExplorer Custom avec table en érable figuré\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCette Gibson Custom Select Explorer™ Custom est dotée d’une table en érable flammé et d’une finition Cobra Burst personnalisée. La gamme Gibson Custom Select propose des instruments uniques produits en petites séries par les maîtres artisans de Gibson Custom. Sélectionnées avec soin, les caractéristiques de ces guitares vont de bois de résonance exotiques\u003ca name=\"_Int_KnmlvcVl\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e à des finitions uniques, en passant par une électronique et des accastillages personnalisés. Cette Gibson Custom Select Explorer Custom présente une table en érable figuré (véritable rareté sur les Gibson Explorer), mise en valeur par une finition Cobra Burst époustouflante. L’association de ces deux caractéristiques permet de conserver l’essence du modèle de base tout en en modifiant considérablement l’esthétique. Conçu par les experts de Gibson, cet instrument spécial propose des éléments sélectionnés avec soin qui en font un modèle unique en son genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLa Gibson Explorer fit son apparition à la fin des années 1950 aux côtés de la Flying V™. Totalement à l’opposé des autres guitares électriques de l’époque, ces deux modèles ne furent initialement pas un succès sur le marché. Du fait du nombre extrêmement faible d’exemplaires produits, les Gibson Explorer originales en Korina comptent parmi les modèles de guitares électriques vintage les plus prisés de l’histoire. À l’aube des années 1970 toutefois, l’Explorer fut réintroduite au catalogue Gibson et largement adoptée par les joueurs de hard rock de l’époque. Réputée pour son corps anguleux et audacieux et sa tête rappelant une crosse de hockey, l’Explorer jouit depuis lors d’une grande popularité et exerce une influence indiscutable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLa Gibson Custom Explorer Custom présente un corps en acajou avec une table en érable, des filets multicouche autour de la table, un chevalet ABR-1 avec cordier Stop Bar et une paire de micros Humbucker™. Plutôt qu’une finition opaque sur une table en érable uni, cette Gibson Custom Select Explorer Custom arbore une table en érable flammé. La taille du corps d’une Explorer demande un bloc d’érable flammé beaucoup plus grand que ce que l’on utilise habituellement pour des modèles tels que les Les Paul™. Afin de mettre en valeur cette énorme et magnifique pièce d’érable figuré, la table a été dotée d’une finition Cobra Burst basée sur une teinture de fond qui vient accentuer le figurage du bois. Un accastillage couleur or habille l’ensemble de la guitare, des caches-micros aux boutons de sangle en passant par le chevalet, le cordier les mécaniques, et jusqu’aux vis fixant chaque élément à l’instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAvec son histoire remontant à la fin des années 1950, l’Explorer a connu de nombreuses déclinaisons au fil des décennies. Cette Gibson Custom Select Explorer Custom repousse un peu plus les limites avec un corps taillé dans un énorme bloc d’érable figuré et une finition Cobra Burst personnalisée. Associée aux filets multicouche et aux incrustations bloc en nacre, cette finition offre la garantie d’une Explorer qui tranchera avec les modèles habituels produits en grandes séries. Cette guitare s’accompagne d’un étui rigide et d’un certificat d’authenticité Gibson Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44805234753715,"sku":"DSMXPSL000000485","price":7699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/DSMXPSL000000485_1_Body.png?v=1756222354"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-select-1958-mahogany-explorer-reissue-vos-classic-white","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue, VOS, Classic White","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003e1958\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMahogany\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003eExplorer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003een finition\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003eClassic White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCette Gibson Custom Select 1958 Mahogany Explorer™ Reissue affiche une finition Classic White et un pickguard noir, une combinaison classique pour une Explorer. Gibson Custom Select propose des guitares aux caractéristiques uniques non disponibles sur les modèles de production standard. Il peut s’agir de finitions personnalisées, de composants électroniques triés sur le volet, d’incrustations exclusives, et plus encore. Ces guitares sont conçues par les experts de Gibson et fabriquées en petites séries au sein du Gibson Custom Shop de Nashville, dans le Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL’Explorer a fait ses débuts en 1958 aux côtés de la Flying V™. Si ces deux guitares sont maintenant des modèles Gibson emblématiques, leur popularité n’a pourtant commencé à décoller qu’à la fin des années 1960 et au début des années 1970 alors que leur production avait été arrêtée. Au moment du lancement, ces modèles de guitares n’étaient pas plébiscités par les fans, en raison notamment de leurs formes très originales. Les modèles comme la Les Paul™ et la ES-335™ ont fait le lien entre les guitares hollow body à table arquée et les guitares solid body et semi-hollow body. Les esthétiques habituelles incluaient des tables sculptées ou moulées avec des designs à pan coupé lisses, tandis que l’Explorer et la Flying V arboraient un look anguleux très en avance sur l’époque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSur les versions originales de la Flying V et de l’Explorer de 1958, le manche et le corps étaient fabriqués en Korina, un bois de résonance similaire à l’acajou. La 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue revisite ce grand classique en la rendant plus accessible, tout en conservant un bois de résonance premium. La personnalisation phare de ce modèle est sa finition Classic White. L’ajout d’une couche de vernis à l’ancienne confère également à cette finition un look subtilement vieilli. Le manche présente un profil 1950s Chunky D indicatif de l’époque. Sous le capot se trouvent des micros Custombucker équipés d’aimants Alnico 3, un ensemble de potentiomètres CTS® et un condensateur de tonalité Phone Book. Cette guitare se distingue également par ses plastiques noirs, y compris pour le pickguard et la plaque jack qui sont généralement blancs en production standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvec toutes les caractéristiques d’une 1958 Explorer, avec ses éléments emblématiques tels que le profil de manche historique et l’accastillage couleur or, cette guitare offre une esthétique simple, mais captivante. Rarement vue dans des finitions couleurs unies, l’Explorer s’illustre cependant dans toutes sortes de genres, du rock psychédélique au heavy metal. Cette guitare s’accompagne d’une réédition de l’étui rigide de l’époque, ainsi que d’un certificat d’authenticité Gibson Custom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45097911025843,"sku":"58MEXPPSL22874","price":6599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/58MEXPPSL22874_851100_1_Body.png?v=1761764302"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-master-artisan-leo-scala-heavy-addiction-explorer-4","title":"Gibson Custom Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #4, Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Korina icon, reimagined by a Master Artisan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully functional, unmistakably Gibson, and completely one of a kind, the Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer™ stands as a powerful synthesis of historic design and obsessive modern craftsmanship. Created as part of the Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection, each of the four guitars in this limited Heavy Addiction group reflects a singular artistic vision executed with uncompromising attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Master Artisan Collection unites Gibson Custom with a small circle of Master Artisans whose work transcends traditional production boundaries. For this collaboration, Gibson turned to Leo Scala, one of the world’s most respected contemporary guitar makers. When Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian first visited Scala’s Los Angeles workshop, their shared reverence for Gibson history and handmade instruments sparked a collaboration rooted in authenticity, experimentation, and creative freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from a foundation inspired by the original late-1950s Explorer design, Scala approached the form not as a replica, but as a living platform for expression. These Heavy Addiction Explorers are built from Korina for both the body and neck, honoring the material choices of the original era while emphasizing resonance, balance, and unmistakable tonal character. The Indian rosewood fretboard features rounded edges and is dressed with 22 reissue frets, creating a fluid, well-worn feel from the first moment in hand. The ’58 Vintage neck profile delivers a substantial yet inviting shape that rewards long sessions of expressive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surface tells a story. Each individual guitar is hand-lacquered and aged by Leo Scala himself, producing a Natural finish that appears deeply permeated by time. Heavy aging is not cosmetic here; it is intentional, expressive, and unique to each instrument. Two guitars in the Heavy Addiction group feature white pickguards and jack plates, while two are fitted with black ones, further distinguishing the guitars within the group. No two are exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are equally uncompromising. Leo Scala hand-wound Retrophonic humbuckers™ define the sound, with an Alnico 3 neck pickup and an Alnico 2 bridge pickup, both with double black bobbins and housed in aged-gold covers. These are paired with 50s-style hand-wiring, VIPots vintage taper 550k potentiometers, and a phone book tone capacitor to preserve clarity, touch sensitivity, and harmonic complexity. As Scala himself describes the process, the guitar is not built as a single object, but as a collection of precisely realized details that ultimately converge into a cohesive whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough visually striking, this instrument was never meant to be admired from across the room. It is a performing piece of art, engineered for sound first and foremost. Each example includes a custom G\u0026amp;G wine suede hardshell case with Leo Scala aged hardware, a custom leather strap from Don Pepe in Spain, and a custom hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity box from Leo Scala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer is not simply rare. It is deeply personal, relentlessly crafted, and built for players who understand that true character cannot be replicated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson Custom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45253392367795,"sku":"CS-ART-114_Heavy4_Na","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3966\/9171\/files\/CS-ART-114_Heavy4_Na_1_Body.png?v=1770055459"},{"product_id":"gibson-custom-master-artisan-leo-scala-heavy-addiction-explorer-3","title":"Gibson Custom Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer #3, Natural","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Korina icon, reimagined by a Master Artisan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully functional, unmistakably Gibson, and completely one of a kind, the Leo Scala Heavy Addiction Explorer™ stands as a powerful synthesis of historic design and obsessive modern craftsmanship. Created as part of the Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection, each of the four guitars in this limited Heavy Addiction group reflects a singular artistic vision executed with uncompromising attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Master Artisan Collection unites Gibson Custom with a small circle of Master Artisans whose work transcends traditional production boundaries. For this collaboration, Gibson turned to Leo Scala, one of the world’s most respected contemporary guitar makers. When Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian first visited Scala’s Los Angeles workshop, their shared reverence for Gibson history and handmade instruments sparked a collaboration rooted in authenticity, experimentation, and creative freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking from a foundation inspired by the original late-1950s Explorer design, Scala approached the form not as a replica, but as a living platform for expression. These Heavy Addiction Explorers are built from Korina for both the body and neck, honoring the material choices of the original era while emphasizing resonance, balance, and unmistakable tonal character. The Indian rosewood fretboard features rounded edges and is dressed with 22 reissue frets, creating a fluid, well-worn feel from the first moment in hand. The ’58 Vintage neck profile delivers a substantial yet inviting shape that rewards long sessions of expressive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surface tells a story. Each individual guitar is hand-lacquered and aged by Leo Scala himself, producing a Natural finish that appears deeply permeated by time. Heavy aging is not cosmetic here; it is intentional, expressive, and unique to each instrument. Two guitars in the Heavy Addiction group feature white pickguards and jack plates, while two are fitted with black ones, further distinguishing the guitars within the group. No two are exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics are equally uncompromising. Leo Scala hand-wound Retrophonic humbuckers™ define the sound, with an Alnico 3 neck pickup and an Alnico 2 bridge pickup, both with double black bobbins and housed in aged-gold covers. These are paired with 50s-style hand-wiring, VIPots vintage taper 550k potentiometers, and a phone book tone capacitor to preserve clarity, touch sensitivity, and harmonic complexity. As Scala himself describes the process, the guitar is not built as a single object, but as a collection of precisely realized details that ultimately converge into a cohesive whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough visually striking, this instrument was never meant to be admired from across the room. It is a performing piece of art, engineered for sound first and foremost. 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Handcrafted by renowned Master Artisan Leo Scala, this one‑of‑a‑kind instrument channels the energy of the original 1958 Explorer while pushing its character into bold new territory. Finished in Dark Natural, which deepens and shifts depending on the light, going from a shadowy, understated presence to a glowing amber under stage lights, this heavily aged (Ultra Aging ++) interpretation is built to perform, inspire, and stand apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScala has spent more than 25 years crafting guitars in his small Los Angeles workshop, where his singular blend of creativity, European artistic influence, and obsessive craftsmanship has earned him a devoted following among discerning players. His background—rooted in classical music, chemical engineering, and the textured visual world of old European architecture and relics—infuses every instrument he creates. His guitars have been played and collected by artists such as Slash, Richard Fortus, Phil X, Doug Aldrich, and Jason Momoa, all drawn to the unmistakable personality of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat personality is shaped by Scala’s process, which centers on the idea that every element of a guitar deserves its own full attention. He focuses on materials, techniques, and design principles that echo those used during the Explorer’s earliest years, drawing on period‑correct methods while adding his own conceptual flair. A heavily aged 1958 Explorer known as “Big Ed” served as a key influence in this series, and after building custom Explorers for Slash and Jason Momoa, Scala created ten related but distinctly unique Explorers for the Master Artisan Collection. The Dark Addiction Explorer is one of the three individual builds in that group, offering its own identity, voice, and visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Korina body and hide‑glue‑fit Korina neck establish a resonant, harmonically rich foundation. The Indian rosewood fretboard features pearloid dot inlays, 22 reissue frets, and a ’58 Vintage neck profile with rounded edges for an inviting, broken‑in feel. A distinct neck dent at the 4th fret mirrors the matching mark found on the vintage “Big Ed,” adding a subtle historical reference. Scala’s hand‑wound Retrophonic humbuckers™, with Alnico 2 magnets in the neck and Alnico 5 magnets in the bridge, are voiced for clarity, warmth, and articulate power, complemented by 50s‑style hand wiring, VIPots vintage taper potentiometers, and a phone book capacitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Scala hand‑aged and color-infused Kluson® tuners, an ABR‑1 Tune‑O‑Matic™ bridge, a lightweight aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, and Master Artisan‑aged gold hardware elevate both feel and function. The white 4‑ply pickguard, aged gold Top Hat knobs, and raised metal Gibson headstock logo complete the instrument’s expressive aesthetic. 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Handcrafted by renowned luthier Leo Scala, this one‑of‑a‑kind Dark Cherry Korina creation is a deeply personal interpretation of the 1958 Explorer, shaped by Scala’s distinctive aesthetic, his obsessive attention to detail, and his longstanding passion for Gibson instruments. Fully functional, unmistakably Gibson, and entirely unique, it represents a merging of historical inspiration and modern artistry in a way only the Master Artisan Collection can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScala’s work is rooted in more than 25 years of building guitars in his workshop near Los Angeles, where his background in art, engineering, and European design sensibilities converge. His instruments are known for their singular character, dramatic visual presence, and a relentless focus on sound. That commitment informs every decision he makes, from materials and construction techniques to hand-applied finishes, precision-aged hardware, and his own hand-wound Retrophonic pickups. For Scala, each part of the instrument is treated as its own project. He builds the details first, then brings them together to create a guitar that feels alive in the player’s hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Addiction Explorer draws heavily from the spirit of the original 1958 design, as well as from a heavily aged vintage model known as “Big Ed,” one of the central inspirations for this series. After creating individual Explorers for Slash and Jason Momoa, Scala turned his attention to producing ten distinctive Explorers for the Master Artisan Collection. Each one is related in concept, yet entirely individual. The Custom Addiction Explorer is one of the three singular builds in the collection, and it stands apart with a deep Dark Cherry Korina finish, heavily aged lacquer work, and a voice that is as nuanced as its visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Korina body and Korina neck, joined with hide glue, establish a resonant tonal core that is both warm and articulate. The Indian rosewood fretboard, fitted with 22 reissue frets and shaped to a ’58 Vintage neck profile with rounded edges, provides a smooth, inviting playing experience. Scala’s Retrophonic humbuckers™ contribute a wide expressive range, with the neck pickup wound with Alnico 2 magnets, reverse-mounted, and wired out of phase for added dimension, while the bridge pickup’s Alnico 4 magnets deliver punch, clarity, and definition. Every element of the electronics, including 50s-style hand-wiring, VIPots vintage taper potentiometers, and phone book capacitors, supports a dynamic, harmonically rich sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Scala hand-aged and color-infused Kluson® tuners, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, a lightweight aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece, aged hardware, custom black appointments, and a raised metal Gibson headstock logo complete the instrument. 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Built to be played. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite 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\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer does not seek approval. 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