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
- Corps et manche en 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
Corps
Corps
Finition du corps Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Corps Korina
Forme du corps Explorer
Manche
Manche
Matériau de la touche Indian Rosewood
Radius de la touche 304.8mm / 12.0in
Nombre de frettes 22
Frettes Reissue
Incrustations Cellulose Dot
Jonction corps/manche Hide glue fit
Matériau du manche Korina
Matériau du sillet de tete Nylon
Largeur du sillet de tete 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profil '58 Vintage
Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in
Électronique
Électronique
Micro chevalet Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Les contrôles 2 volume, 1 tone
Micro manche Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Prise de sortie Jack 1/4"
Sélecteur de micro 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Chevalets ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Finition des contrôles Custom Metal
Boutons de contrôle Metal Skull
finish Aged Gold
Plaquage sur sortie Jack Custom Metal
Pickguards Custom Metal
Capots Micros Double Black
Entourage du sélecteur de micro Custom Metal, Hell / Back
Cordiers Maestro Vibrola
Mécaniques Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Divers
Divers
Accessoires Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Etuis Custom G&G Wine Suede
Headstock Inlay Raised metal Gibson Logo
Gibson Custom Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
Gibson Custom Leo Scala Maestro Addiction Explorer, Natural
Exclusivité
One-of-a-Kind
Prix
Prix habituel
$40,000
Prix unitaire
par
Détails
Korina body, Korina neck with a ’58 Vintage profile, hand-wound Leo...
Finir
Natural
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Exclusive
Livraison gratuite et rapide
Livraison gratuite et rapide
Les commandes passées avant 13 h 00 (heure CST) du lundi au vendredi (hors jours fériés) sont expédiées le jour même. Les commandes passées après cette heure seront expédiées le jour ouvrable suivant. Toutes les commandes de plus de 50 € bénéficient de la livraison standard gratuite.
Garantie à vie
Garantie à vie
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Étui ou housse inclus(e)
Étui ou housse inclus(e)
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Réglage inclus
Réglage inclus
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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
- Corps et manche en 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
Corps
Corps
Finition du corps Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Corps Korina
Forme du corps Explorer
Manche
Manche
Matériau de la touche Indian Rosewood
Radius de la touche 304.8mm / 12.0in
Nombre de frettes 22
Frettes Reissue
Incrustations Cellulose Dot
Jonction corps/manche Hide glue fit
Matériau du manche Korina
Matériau du sillet de tete Nylon
Largeur du sillet de tete 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profil '58 Vintage
Diapason 628.65mm / 24.75in
Électronique
Électronique
Micro chevalet Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Les contrôles 2 volume, 1 tone
Micro manche Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Prise de sortie Jack 1/4"
Sélecteur de micro 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Chevalets ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Finition des contrôles Custom Metal
Boutons de contrôle Metal Skull
finish Aged Gold
Plaquage sur sortie Jack Custom Metal
Pickguards Custom Metal
Capots Micros Double Black
Entourage du sélecteur de micro Custom Metal, Hell / Back
Cordiers Maestro Vibrola
Mécaniques Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Divers
Divers
Accessoires Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Etuis Custom G&G Wine Suede
Headstock Inlay Raised metal Gibson Logo
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