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The Gibson Explorer™ was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 19 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then.
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Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Korina Explorer Reissue Cardinal Red(White Pickguard)
Serial Number 83036
weighs 8 lbs 13 oz
Lightning Strikes Again
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The Gibson Explorer™ was way ahead of its time when it was introduced in 1958, and only 19 were shipped that year, but it has become very popular in the years since then. The classic vintage Explorer features have been carefully recreated in this Historic Reissue model. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a Korina body, Custombucker pickups, Korina neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply pickguard. A historically accurate case is included, with a classic brown exterior and plush pink interior.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Body Styles Explorer
Body Shape Explorer
Body Material Korina
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) Cardinal Red
Weight Relief None
NECK
Profile 50s Vintage
Scale Length 628.65
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86
Inlays Pearloid Dots
Joint Hide Glue Fit
HARDWARE
Finish Aged Gold
Bridge ABR-1
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson with Celluloid Tips
Pickguard '58 Explorer White 4-ply
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover True Historic Black
Control Knobs True Historic Gold
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
JackPlate Cover '58 Explorer White 4-ply
Control Covers Brown Explorer
Strap Buttons 2- Brass
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickup Covers True Historic Aged Gold
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup Custombucker
Bridge Pickup Custombucker
Controls 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case
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