{"title":"Gibson Custom Explorers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-mahogany-explorer-walnut","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuesto corpo audace, estaticamente irriverente, ha inaugurato un’era atomica di tono incomparabile e linee sfacciate e moderne.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenerata dai rocker ribelli per decenni, l’estetica radicale dell’Explorer™ è stata ricreata con amore, dalla punta della paletta a scimitarra con bordi lunghi fino al coperchio quadrato multistrato del jack plate. A differenza dell’iterazione della Blonde Limba, questa rende omaggio all’aspetto più scuro del legno di risonanza, con un corpo in mogano massiccio perfettamente bilanciato e un profilo del manico a C arrotondato anni ’50, chiuso e caricato con pickup Custombucker Alnico 3 doppi e non tappati. Forse il più ambito di tutti i modelli d’epoca: esistono solo pochissime 1958 Explorer originali. Questa riedizione, eseguita con cura, è un’opportunità per tenere in mano la storia e farla risuonare.\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\u003eIl modello “modernista”, più ricco e ribelle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe la Explorer™ originale, audace, sfacciata e minimal, era un moto di ribellione e ispirazione, questa elegante e splendida versione Custom Shop è una vera e propria sommossa. L’iconica forma del corpo è realizzata in mogano massello e rifinita con una lacca nitrocellulosa nera ad alta brillantezza, che fa da contrappunto alla lussuosa tastiera in ebano massello. L’hardware dorato, il binding a più strati e gli intarsi a blocchi in madreperla esaltano lo stile e il trio di manopole Speed nere aumenta il calore dei doppi pickup 490T e 490R humbucker™, offrendo un tono dolce ed elettrizzante che canta o ringhia nella calma o nella tempesta.\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\u003eIl fulmine colpisce ancora\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\u003eScoprite la collezione Original\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIl Gibson Custom Shop è l’eccellenza in termini di artigianato, qualità ed eccellenza sonora. Ogni strumento celebra l'eredità di Gibson attraverso l'accuratezza, l'autenticità e l'attenzione ai dettagli.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Gibson Explorer™ era molto in anticipo sui tempi quando fu presentata nel 1958, e quell’anno ne furono spediti solo 19 esemplari, ma da allora è diventata molto popolare. Le classiche caratteristiche dell’Explorer vintage sono state accuratamente ricreate in questo modello Historic Reissue. Il ponte ABR-1 e la cordiera con barra di arresto, il corpo in korina, i pickup Custombucker, il manico in korina, la tastiera in palissandro indiano, due controlli di volume e uno di tono con potenziometri CTS® e un condensatore a rubrica, hardware dorato, meccaniche Kluson® e battipenna nero a 4 strati. È inclusa una custodia fedele all’originale, con un classico esterno marrone e un interno rosa felpato.\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\u003eExplore the Magic of Korina and Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","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 con top in acero figurato\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eQuesta Gibson Custom Select Explorer™ presenta un top in acero fiammato e una finitura Cobra Burst personalizzata. Gibson Custom Select produce strumenti unici realizzati in piccoli lotti dagli abili artigiani di Gibson Custom. Queste chitarre sono caratterizzate da dettagli accuratamente selezionati, tra cui legni risonanti \u003ca name=\"_Int_KnmlvcVl\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eesotici, finiture esclusive e hardware e componenti elettronici personalizzati. La Gibson Custom Select Explorer presenta un top in acero figurato, una caratteristica che difficilmente si trova in una qualsiasi Gibson Explorer, messo in risalto da una straordinaria finitura Cobra Burst. Queste due caratteristiche si uniscono in un design che riflette la struttura del modello base, alterando al contempo l'estetica della chitarra con un tocco esclusivo. Progettato dagli esperti Gibson, questo strumento speciale vanta dettagli scelti con cura che danno vita a un design unico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLa Gibson Explorer fu introdotta alla fine degli anni '50 insieme alla Flying V™. Questi due modelli erano completamente diversi da tutte le altre chitarre elettriche dell'epoca e inizialmente non furono accettati dal mercato. Ne vennero prodotti pochissimi esemplari e pertanto le originali Korina Gibson Explorer sono tra le chitarre elettriche vintage più prestigiose della storia. Negli anni '70, l'Explorer riapparve nel catalogo Gibson riscuotendo successo tra i musicisti hard rock dell'epoca. Nota per il suo corpo a forma di cuneo e la paletta a bastone da hockey, l'Explorer è stata ampiamente riprodotta e apprezzata sin da allora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLa Gibson Custom Explorer è caratterizzata da un corpo in mogano con top in acero, binding multistrato intorno alla parte superiore, ponte ABR-1 con cordiera stopbar e una coppia di pickup humbucker™. Al posto di un top in acero liscio con finitura opaca, questa Gibson Custom Select Explorer presenta un top in acero fiammato. Per rientrare nelle dimensioni di una Explorer, il blocco di acero fiammato deve essere molto più grande rispetto a quello normalmente utilizzato per modelli come la Les Paul™. Per il top è stata scelta una verniciatura di base Cobra Burst che contribuisce a evidenziare le venature di questo splendido e possente pezzo di legno in acero figurato. La chitarra è cosparsa di hardware dorati sulle cover del pickup, su ponte, cordiera, meccaniche e attacchi per tracolla e sulle viti che fissano gli hardware alla chitarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNata alla fine degli anni '50, l'Explorer ha subito numerose evoluzioni nel corso dei decenni. Questa Gibson Custom Select Explorer si spinge ulteriormente oltre i limiti con un possente blocco di acero figurato e una finitura Cobra Burst personalizzata che, in aggiunta al fondo con binding multistrato e agli intarsi a rettangolo in madreperla, rendono questa Explorer completamente diversa rispetto a qualsiasi chitarra di serie. Con la chitarra sono inclusi un certificato di autenticità Gibson Custom e una custodia rigida.\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\"\u003eIl modello Explorer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003e'58\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003ein mogano,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003eora con la finitura\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245325824 BCX8\"\u003eClassic White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuesta Gibson Custom Select 1958 Mahogany Explorer™ Reissue sfoggia la finitura Classic White, abbinata a un battipenna nero, una combinazione senza tempo tipica della Explorer. La linea Gibson Custom Select propone chitarre caratterizzate da elementi distintivi che non sono disponibili nei modelli standard. Queste caratteristiche possono includere finiture personalizzate, elettronica scelta con cura, intarsi esclusivi e molto altro ancora. Queste chitarre sono progettate dagli esperti di Gibson e vengono realizzate in piccoli lotti presso il Gibson Custom Shop di Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Explorer ha debuttato nel 1958, insieme alla Flying V™. Pur essendo oggi considerate delle icone Gibson, entrambe le chitarre hanno iniziato a riscuotere maggiore successo solo tra la fine degli anni '60 e i primi anni '70, quando erano già fuori produzione. La tiepida accoglienza iniziale da parte dei fan è stata dovuta principalmente al loro design, molto distante dalle forme tradizionali. I modelli come la Les Paul™ e la ES-335™ hanno colmato il divario tra le chitarre hollow body arch-top e quelle solid body e semi-hollow body. Tra le caratteristiche ricorrenti figuravano top intagliati o sagomati e un corpo a spalla mancante dalle linee morbide, in contrasto con la Explorer e la Flying V, che erano più spigolose e decisamente troppo avanti per l'epoca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Flying V e le Explorer originali del 1958 erano costruite con manico e corpo in korina, un legno risonante esotico che ricorda il mogano. La 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue ha reso più accessibili le qualità della Explorer originale, senza rinunciare però all'utilizzo di un legno risonante di alta qualità. La personalizzazione che spicca maggiormente su questa chitarra è la finitura Classic White. In più, la chitarra sfoggia una vernice anticata, che dona alla finitura un'estetica leggermente invecchiata. Il manico è dotato di un profilo a D Chunky anni '50, tipico di quell'epoca. Sono integrati internamente il sistema di pickup Custombucker, con magneti in Alnico 3, un set di potenziometri CTS® e un condensatore di tono in stile phone book. Un'altra personalizzazione di questa chitarra è rappresentata dall'impiego di plastica nera su battipenna e piastra del jack, normalmente bianchi nei modelli di serie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCon tutte le caratteristiche della Explorer del 1958, inclusi elementi iconici, tra cui il profilo del manico tradizionale e l'hardware dorato, questa chitarra sfoggia un'estetica semplice, ma di grande impatto. Nonostante non sia comune vederla in finiture a tinta unita, la Explorer è stata adottata in tanti stili musicali, dal rock psichedelico all'heavy metal. Con la chitarra, sono inclusi una custodia rigida Reissue e un certificato di autenticità 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. 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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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