Thunder and Lightning
As one of the boldest guitar designs ever, the lightning-bolt-shaped Explorer has looked ahead of its time since its debut in 1958. Originals have been championed by rock legends and coveted by collectors -- they are currently the most valuable vintage guitars money can buy. This Custom Shop 1958 Explorer tribute utilizes solid mahogany construction and a Walnut finish, a handsome departure from the original white limba models with all the same tone, feel, and vintage vibe.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding None
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Shape Explorer
Body Styles Explorer
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Pearloid Dot
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Amber Butyrate Top Hats
finish Gold
Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
Mounting Rings Black M69
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated
Saddle Material Gold-plated Brass
Strap Buttons Brass
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuner Plating Gold
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
Model: EXM58VOWLGH1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut
Gibson Custom 1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut
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Thunder and Lightning
As one of the boldest guitar designs ever, the lightning-bolt-shaped Explorer has looked ahead of its time since its debut in 1958. Originals have been championed by rock legends and coveted by collectors -- they are currently the most valuable vintage guitars money can buy. This Custom Shop 1958 Explorer tribute utilizes solid mahogany construction and a Walnut finish, a handsome departure from the original white limba models with all the same tone, feel, and vintage vibe.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding None
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Material Solid Mahogany
Body Shape Explorer
Body Styles Explorer
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Pearloid Dot
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Knobs Amber Butyrate Top Hats
finish Gold
Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
Mounting Rings Black M69
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated
Saddle Material Gold-plated Brass
Strap Buttons Brass
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuner Plating Gold
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity
Model: EXM58VOWLGH1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
