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 black pickguard. A hardshell case is included.

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.

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Features

• Explorer Korina body. Natural Finish
• Korina Neck, 1 Piece Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit Fingerboard with 22 Reissue Frets.
• Tuning Machines: Kluson with Celluloid Tips
• Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case

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Specifications

• Body Shape: Explorer
• Body Material: Korina
• Weight Relief: None
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS)
• Material: Korina
• Profile: 1958 Explorer
• Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard Material: 1 Piece Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number Of Frets: 22
• Frets: Reissue
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.86mm
• Inlays: Pearloid Dots
• Joint: Hide Glue Fit
• Headstock: 1958 Explorer
• Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl
• Finish: Aged Gold
• Tuner Plating: Aged Gold
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Ring
• 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
• Jack Plate Cover: '58 Explorer Black 4-ply
• Strap Buttons: 2 - Brass
• Mounting Rings: True Historic Black
• Pickup Covers: True Historic Aged Gold
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
• Control: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case