A performing piece of art from acclaimed Master Artisan Leo Scala
The Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection celebrates the rare intersection of visionary craftsmanship and authentic Gibson tradition, and the Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer™ is among the most compelling expressions of that mission. 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.
Scala’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.
The 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.
Its 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.
Leo 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. It arrives in a custom wine suede G&G hardshell case with matching accents, complemented by a handcrafted Don Pepe leather strap aged by Scala, and a custom certificate of authenticity box.
Bold, sculptural, expressive, and unmistakably crafted with intention, the Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer is a true performing piece of art that is built to inspire, built to be played, and built to be unlike anything else.
Highlights
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) humbucker in bridge position
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) in neck position
- Leo Scala Master Artisan Custom Addiction aging
- '58 Vintage neck profile
- Korina body and neck
- 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
Specifiche
Corpo
Corpo
Body Finish Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Korina
Forma Del Corpo Explorer
Manico
Manico
Materiale della tastiera Indiana Rosewood
Raggio della tastiera 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Tasti Reissue
Intarsi Cellulose Dot
Joint Hide glue fit
neck-finish Big Ed dent at 4th fret
Materiale del manico Korina
Materiale del capotasto Nylon
Larghezza del capotasto 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profilo \Big Ed\ 1958 Explorer
Lunghezza della scala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elettronica
Elettronica
Pickup al ponte Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Controlli 2 volume, 1 tone
Pickup al manico Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Jack di uscita 1/4"
Selettore del pickup 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Ponti ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Coperture del controllo White
Manopole di controllo Aged Gold Top Hats
finish Aged Gold
Battipenna White
Coperture per pickup Gold
Cordiere Stop Bar
Meccaniche Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Varie
Varie
Accessori Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Custom_Da
Custodie Custom G&G Wine Suede
Headstock Inlay Raised metal Gibson Logo
Gibson Custom Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry
Gibson Custom Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer, Dark Cherry
Spedizione gratuita e veloce
Spedizione gratuita e veloce
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Garanzia a vita
Garanzia a vita
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Custodia inclusa
Custodia inclusa
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Setup incluso
Setup incluso
I nostri tecnici specializzati eseguono un'ispezione finale minuziosa e un setup dettagliato prima che lo strumento venga imballato e spedito.
A performing piece of art from acclaimed Master Artisan Leo Scala
The Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection celebrates the rare intersection of visionary craftsmanship and authentic Gibson tradition, and the Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer™ is among the most compelling expressions of that mission. 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.
Scala’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.
The 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.
Its 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.
Leo 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. It arrives in a custom wine suede G&G hardshell case with matching accents, complemented by a handcrafted Don Pepe leather strap aged by Scala, and a custom certificate of authenticity box.
Bold, sculptural, expressive, and unmistakably crafted with intention, the Leo Scala Custom Addiction Explorer is a true performing piece of art that is built to inspire, built to be played, and built to be unlike anything else.
Highlights
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k) humbucker in bridge position
- Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k) in neck position
- Leo Scala Master Artisan Custom Addiction aging
- '58 Vintage neck profile
- Korina body and neck
- 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
Specifiche
Corpo
Corpo
Body Finish Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Korina
Forma Del Corpo Explorer
Manico
Manico
Materiale della tastiera Indiana Rosewood
Raggio della tastiera 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Tasti Reissue
Intarsi Cellulose Dot
Joint Hide glue fit
neck-finish Big Ed dent at 4th fret
Materiale del manico Korina
Materiale del capotasto Nylon
Larghezza del capotasto 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profilo \Big Ed\ 1958 Explorer
Lunghezza della scala 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elettronica
Elettronica
Pickup al ponte Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Controlli 2 volume, 1 tone
Pickup al manico Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Jack di uscita 1/4"
Selettore del pickup 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Ponti ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Coperture del controllo White
Manopole di controllo Aged Gold Top Hats
finish Aged Gold
Battipenna White
Coperture per pickup Gold
Cordiere Stop Bar
Meccaniche Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Varie
Varie
Accessori Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Custom_Da
Custodie Custom G&G Wine Suede
Headstock Inlay Raised metal Gibson Logo
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