{"title":"Gibson Custom Explorers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"gibson-custom-1958-mahogany-explorer-walnut","title":"Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeze gedurfde, extatisch oneerbiedige body in de vorm van een bliksemschicht luidde een atoomtijdperk in van onvergelijkbare toon en onbezonnen, moderne lijnen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecennialang vereerd door rebelse rockers is de radicale esthetiek van de Explorer™ liefdevol nagebootst; van de punt van de langkorrelige kromzwaard kop helemaal tot aan de meerlaagse vierkante jackplaatafdekking. In tegenstelling tot de blonde limbahouten-iteratie brengt dit een eerbetoon aan het donkere aspect van resonerend klankhout, met een perfect uitgebalanceerde massief mahoniehouten body en een jaren '50 afgerond C-halsprofiel, geladen met op maat gemaakte dubbele, ongepotte Custombucker Alnico 3-elementen. Misschien wel de meest begeerde van alle vintage modellen, er werden slechts een handvol originele 1958 Explorers gemaakt. Deze zorgvuldig uitgevoerde heruitgave is een kans om de geschiedenis vast te houden en te laten zingen.\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\u003eHet \"modernistische\" begin krijgt een rijke, rebelse update\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAls de originele gedurfde, onbezonnen, uitgeklede solid-body Explorer™ een rebelse bliksemschicht van inspiratie was, is deze slanke en prachtige Custom Shop-versie een volledige onweersbui. De iconische lichaamsvorm is gemaakt van massief mahoniehout en afgewerkt met een hoogglans zwarte nitrocelluloselak, een glad tegenwicht van de weelderige massief ebbenhouten toets. Gouden hardware, meerlaagse binding en mother of pearl blokinlegstukken verhogen de stijl en het drietal zwarte snelheidsknoppen verhogen het vuur op de dubbele 490T en 490R humbucker™-elementen; voor een zoete, opwindende klank die kalm of stormachtig zingt of gromt.\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\u003eDe bliksem slaat weer in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Gibson Explorer™ was zijn tijd ver vooruit toen hij in 1958 werd geïntroduceerd, en dat jaar werden er slechts 19 verstuurd, maar sindsdien is hij erg populair geworden. De klassieke vintage Explorer-kenmerken zijn zorgvuldig nagebootst in dit historische heruitgave-model. Met een ABR-1 brug en stopperstaartstuk, een limbahouten body, Custombucker-elementen, limbahouten hals, Indisch rozenhouten toets, twee volume- en één toonregeling met CTS®-potten en een phone book-condensator, gouden hardware, Kluson®-stemmers en een 4-laags slagplaat. Een historisch nauwkeurige koffer is inbegrepen, met een klassieke bruine buitenkant en een velours roze binnenkant.\u003c\/p\u003e","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\u003eVerken een origineel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGibson Custom Shop is het toppunt van vakmanschap, kwaliteit en uitmuntende geluidskwaliteit. Elk instrument viert het erfgoed van Gibson door middel van nauwkeurigheid, authenticiteit en aandacht voor detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Gibson Explorer™ was zijn tijd ver vooruit toen hij in 1958 werd geïntroduceerd, en dat jaar werden er slechts 19 verstuurd, maar sindsdien is hij erg populair geworden. De klassieke vintage Explorer-kenmerken zijn zorgvuldig nagebootst in dit historische heruitgave-model. Met een ABR-1 brug en stopperstaartstuk, een limbahouten body, Custombucker-elementen, limbahouten hals, Indisch rozenhouten toets, twee volume- en één toonregeling met CTS®-potten en een phone book-condensator, gouden hardware, Kluson®-stemmers en een 4-laags zwarte slagplaat. Een historisch nauwkeurige koffer is inbegrepen, met een klassieke bruine buitenkant en een velours roze binnenkant.\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":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGibson Custom Shop is het toppunt van vakmanschap, kwaliteit en uitmuntende geluidskwaliteit. Elk instrument viert het erfgoed van Gibson door middel van nauwkeurigheid, authenticiteit en aandacht voor detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDit is hem - een van de zeldzaamste en meest begeerlijke gitaren ooit gemaakt, teruggebracht door de magie en het kunstenaarschap van de Gibson Custom Shop. De Gibson Explorer™ was zijn tijd ver vooruit toen hij in 1958 werd geïntroduceerd, en dat jaar werden er slechts 19 verstuurd, maar sindsdien is hij erg populair geworden. Alle klassieke vintage Explorer-functies zijn 100% nauwkeurig nagemaakt in dit Collectors Edition-model, tot en met de koffers, die historisch net zo nauwkeurig zijn als de gitaren zelf. Met een ABR-1-brug en stopperstaartstuk, een limbahouten body, Custombucker-elementen, limbahouten hals, Braziliaans rozenhouten toets, twee volume- en één toonregeling met CTS®-potten en een phone book-condensator, gouden hardware, Kluson®-stemmers en een 4-laags ecru slagplaat. Hij is ook voorzien van Custom Aging door de bekwame ambachtslieden van het Murphy Lab. De Murphy Lab Custom Aged afwerkingsbehandeling, gecombineerd met Custom Aged hardware, simuleert tientallen jaren van lichte speelslijtage, waardoor het het unieke karakter, de sfeer en het gevoel krijgt van een origineel exemplaar uit het gouden tijdperk van Gibson. Deze gelimiteerde oplage van 19 gitaren is alleen verkrijgbaar in de VS.\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 met figured esdoornhouten bovenblad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeze Gibson Custom Select Explorer™ Custom heeft een gevlamd esdoornhouten bovenblad en een aangepaste Cobra Burst-afwerking. Ervaren ambachtslieden bij Gibson Custom maken deze unieke instrumenten in kleine batches voor Gibson Custom Select. Deze gitaren hebben zorgvuldig uitgekozen details, waaronder exotisch \u003ca name=\"_Int_KnmlvcVl\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eklankhout, unieke afwerkingen, en custom hardware en elektronica. Deze Gibson Custom Select Explorer Custom heeft een figured esdoornhouten bovenblad, een zeldzame vondst op een Gibson Explorer, gemarkeerd door een opvallende Cobra Burst-afwerking. Deze twee kenmerken samen behouden de basis van het kernmodel en voegen twee bepalende kenmerken toe die de esthetiek van de gitaar drastisch veranderen. Dit speciale instrument is ontworpen door Gibsons experts met zorgvuldig uitgekozen details die deze ontwerpen uniek maken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDe Gibson Explorer werd eind jaren 50 geïntroduceerd naast de Flying V™. Deze twee modellen waren totaal verschillend ten opzichte van alle andere elektrische gitaren in die tijd en werden aanvankelijk niet geaccepteerd door de markt. Door hun extreem lage productiecijfers zijn de originele Korina Gibson Explorer-gitaren enkele van de meest waardevolle vintage elektrische gitaarmodellen in de geschiedenis. Aan het begin van de jaren 70 keerde de Explorer terug in het assortiment van Gibson en werd het model omarmd door de hardrockmuzikanten van die tijd. De Explorer, bekend om zijn wilde wigvormige body en zijn ‘hockeystick’-kop, is sindsdien zeer invloedrijk en populair geweest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDe Gibson Custom Explorer Custom beschikt over een mahoniehouten body met een esdoornhouten bovenblad, meerlaags binding binding rond de top, een ABR-1-brug met een Stop Bar-staartstuk, en een paar humbucker™-elementen. In plaats van een ondoorzichtige afwerking over een effen esdoornhouten top, heeft deze Gibson Custom Select Select Explorer Custom een gevlamd esdoornhouten bovenblad. Voor de grootte van de Explorer moet het gevlamde esdoornhout dat voor de constructie wordt gebruikt veel groter zijn dan wat normaal gesproken wordt gebruikt voor modellen zoals een Les Paul™. Om dit enorme stuk figuurhout van esdoorn goed tot zijn recht te laten komen, is de bovenkant afgewerkt met Cobra Burst, waarbij een basislaag is gebruikt die de figuren in dit prachtige stuk hout extra accentueert. Goudkleurige hardware is overal op de gitaar terug te vinden, onder andere op de elementcovers, de brug, het staartstuk, stemknoppen, riemknopen en de schroeven waarmee alle hardware aan de gitaar is bevestigd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMet een geschiedenis die teruggaat tot het einde van de jaren 50, heeft de Explorer in de loop van de decennia vele veranderingen ondergaan. Deze Gibson Custom Select Explorer Custom gaat nog een stap verder met een massief stuk gevlamde esdoorn en een aangepaste Cobra Burst-afwerking. In combinatie met de meerlaagse binding en blokinleg van mother of pearl zal deze Explorer niet worden verward met een gewone productiegitaar. 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Gibson Custom Select biedt gitaren met unieke kenmerken die niet zijn terug te vinden in productiemodellen. Deze kenmerken omvatten onder meer custom afwerkingen, met de hand gemonteerde elektronica en unieke inlays. Deze gitaren zijn ontworpen door de experts van Gibson en worden gemaakt in kleine batches in de Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Explorer debuteerde in 1958, samen met de Flying V™. Hoewel deze twee gitaren nu Gibson-iconen zijn, kregen ze pas eind jaren '60 en begin jaren '70 meer erkenning nadat de modellen uit productie waren genomen. Een reden waarom deze gitaren bij de introductie niet meteen door de fanbase werden geaccepteerd, was de afwijkende vorm. Modellen zoals de Les Paul™ en de ES-335™ overbrugden de kloof tussen hollowbody archtop en solid-body en semi-hollowbody gitaren. Algemene kenmerken waren onder andere gewelfde, gevormde bovenbladen en vloeiende inkepingen, terwijl de Flying V en Explorer meer hoekig en hun tijd ver vooruit waren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginele Flying V's en Explorers uit 1958 hadden halzen en body's van limbahout, een exotisch toonhout dat vergelijkbaar is met mahonie. De 1958 Mahogany Explorer Reissue maakt de kenmerken van de klassieke Explorer toegankelijker, terwijl het gebruik van hoogwaardig klankhout behouden blijft. Het meest opvallende custom kenmerk van deze gitaar is de afwerking in Classic White. De gitaar heeft ook één laag antieke lak, die de afwerking een licht verouderde look geeft. De hals heeft een 1950s Chunky D-profiel dat gangbaar was in die tijd. De elektronica bestaat uit Custombucker-elementen met Alnico 3-magneten, twee CTS®-potentiometers en een phone book-tooncondensator. Een andere aanpassing is de zwarte kunststof, die onder meer voor de slagplaat en de jack-output is gebruikt. Op standaard productiegitaren zijn deze onderdelen meestal van witte kunststof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeze gitaar heeft alle specificaties van een Explorer uit 1958, waaronder iconische kenmerken, zoals een historisch halsprofiel en goudkleurige hardware, wat voor een eenvoudige, maar opvallende esthetiek zorgt. Hoewel de Explorer zelden in effen kleuren is afgewerkt, wordt dit model voor allerlei muziekgenres gebruikt, van psychedelische rock tot heavy metal. De gitaar wordt geleverd met een reissue van de harde koffer en een Gibson Custom-certificaat van echtheid.\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. 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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. 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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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