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Ultra reliced appearance. Ultra addictive playability.

The Leo Scala Ultra Addiction Explorer represents the furthest expression of obsession, aging, and intent within the Gibson Custom Master Artisan Collection. Built as a tightly limited group of only three instruments, each Ultra Addiction Explorer channels the uncompromising spirit of the original 1958 design while carrying the unmistakable imprint of a singular modern artisan. Though united by concept, no two are the same. Each displays its own Natural finish character, deeply worn surfaces, and a level of ultra-relicing that pushes beyond convention into true individuality.

The Master Artisan Collection brings Gibson Custom together with a select group of independent luthiers whose work reflects both reverence for tradition and fearless originality. Leo Scala stands among the most respected of these makers. Working for more than 25 years in his small Los Angeles–area workshop, Scala has developed a reputation for obsessive craftsmanship, authoring instruments prized for both their visual depth and their musical authority. His lifelong passion for Gibson guitars formed the foundation of a collaboration sparked during an early meeting with Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian, where shared values of sound, heritage, and hand-built integrity quickly aligned.

Designed in the spirit of the bold innovators who first conceived the Explorer in the late 1950s, the Ultra Addiction Explorer revisits those original ideas with a sharper edge. A Korina body and matching Korina neck, hide glue fitted, provide a resonant, lightweight platform that feels vividly alive in the hands. The Indian rosewood fretboard, dressed with pearloid dot inlays and 22 reissue frets, is shaped with rounded edges and paired with a ’58 Vintage neck profile, delivering a broken-in feel that mirrors the guitar’s visual intensity.

Leo Scala’s hand-applied aging is exceptionally deep on these instruments, revealing layers of lacquer wear, edge erosion, and patina that feel genuinely earned. One guitar is outfitted with a black pickguard and jack plate, while two feature white, further distinguishing each example within the trio. Master Artisan-Aged gold hardware, hand-aged Kluson® tuners with custom-color-infused celluloid tips, and vintage-correct appointments reinforce the sense that these guitars have lived many lives already.

Tonally, the Ultra Addiction Explorer is built without compromise. Leo Scala hand-wound Retrophonic humbuckers, with an Alnico 3 neck pickup and Alnico 2 bridge pickup, are paired with 50s-style hand wiring, VIPots vintage taper 550k potentiometers, and a phone book tone capacitor for maximum clarity, responsiveness, and harmonic richness. This is an instrument conceived detail by detail, then unified into a single, expressive voice.

Each guitar ships with a custom G&G wine suede hardshell case featuring Leo Scala’s aged hardware, a custom leather strap by Don Pepe of Spain, and a signed Certificate of Authenticity. More than a rare Explorer, the Leo Scala Ultra Addiction Explorer is a performing piece of art, built for players and collectors who seek depth, character, and absolute individuality.

Ultra reliced appearance. Ultra addictive playability.

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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 Ultra 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

Body Finish Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer

Body Korina

Forma Del Corpo Explorer

Manico

Materiale della tastiera Indian Rosewood

Raggio della tastiera 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count 22

Tasti Reissue

Intarsi Cellulose Dot

Joint Hide glue fit

Materiale del manico Korina

Materiale del capotasto Nylon

Larghezza del capotasto 42.8mm / 1.69in

Profilo '58 Vintage

Lunghezza della scala 628.65mm / 24.75in

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

Ponti ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

Manopole di controllo Aged Gold Top Hats

finish Aged Gold

Battipenna White

Cordiere Stop Bar

Meccaniche Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips

Varie

Accessori Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe

Model: CS-ART-114_Ultra3_Na

Custodie Custom G&G Wine Suede

Headstock Inlay Raised metal Gibson Logo

Gibson Custom Leo Scala Ultra Addiction Explorer #3, Natural

Name: Gibson Custom Leo Scala Ultra Addiction Explorer #3, Natural
Brand: Gibson Custom
SKU: CS-ART-114_Ultra3_Na
Price: 30000.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

In esclusiva

One-of-a-Kind

Prezzo

$30,000

Dettagli

Korina body, Korina neck with a ’58 Vintage profile, hand-wound Leo...

Finitura

Natural • Exclusive

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