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
- Limbahouten body en hals
- 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
Body
Body
Lak Body Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Korina
Vorm Body Explorer
Nek
Nek
Toetsmateriaal Indian Rosewood
Toetsradius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Aantal frets 22
Frets Reissue
Inlays Cellulose Dot
Verbinding Hide glue fit
Materiaal Nek Korina
Materiaal topkam Nylon
Breedte topkam 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profiel '58 Vintage
Mensuur 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elektronica
Elektronica
Brug pick-up Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Bediening 2 volume, 1 tone
Nek pickup Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Output jack 1/4"
Pickup-selector 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Bruggen ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers Custom Metal
Bedieningsknoppen Metal Skull
finish Aged Gold
Jack Plate Cover Custom Metal
Slagplaten Custom Metal
Pick-up Covers Double Black
Switchwasher Custom Metal, Hell / Back
Staartstukken Maestro Vibrola
Stemmechanieken Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Diversen
Diversen
Accessoires Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Koffer 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
Exclusief
One-of-a-Kind
Prijs
Normale prijs
$40,000
Eenheidsprijs
per
Details
Korina body, Korina neck with a ’58 Vintage profile, hand-wound Leo...
Lak
Natural
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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
- Limbahouten body en hals
- 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
Body
Body
Lak Body Master Artisan aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Korina
Vorm Body Explorer
Nek
Nek
Toetsmateriaal Indian Rosewood
Toetsradius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Aantal frets 22
Frets Reissue
Inlays Cellulose Dot
Verbinding Hide glue fit
Materiaal Nek Korina
Materiaal topkam Nylon
Breedte topkam 42.8mm / 1.69in
Profiel '58 Vintage
Mensuur 628.65mm / 24.75in
Elektronica
Elektronica
Brug pick-up Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 2 (8.4k)
Bediening 2 volume, 1 tone
Nek pickup Leo Scala Retrophonic Alnico 3 (7.7k)
Output jack 1/4"
Pickup-selector 3-way toggle
Hardware
Hardware
Bruggen ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Covers Custom Metal
Bedieningsknoppen Metal Skull
finish Aged Gold
Jack Plate Cover Custom Metal
Slagplaten Custom Metal
Pick-up Covers Double Black
Switchwasher Custom Metal, Hell / Back
Staartstukken Maestro Vibrola
Stemmechanieken Kluson Deluxe with Leo Scala Custom-Color-Infused Celluloid Tips
Diversen
Diversen
Accessoires Custom-made Certificate of Authenticity from Leo Scala and Blue Bell strap made by Don Pepe
Model: CS-ART-114_Maestro_N
Koffer Custom G&G Wine Suede
Headstock Inlay Raised metal Gibson Logo
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