Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

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Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Natural

Name: Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard Electric Guitar
Brand: Gibson Custom
SKU: L87952000001000
Price: 9999.00 USD
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Overview

A reissue of Gibson's trailblazing 1958 Explorer brings vintage specs to modern players.

The Gibson Custom 1958 Korina Explorer recreates a legendary instrument that shaped the sound of rock. Its solid korina body and neck deliver a crisp yet balanced tone with enhanced clarity and definition. The Custombuckers provide a blend of warmth and articulation, capturing the nuances of your playing. An ABR-1 bridge maximizes sustain, allowing notes to sing. Gold hardware and a 4-ply black pickguard provide vintage-inspired aesthetics.

Korina Construction Unlocks Premium Tone

The korina body and neck give this Explorer a lightweight feel and premium tone. Korina is a dense hardwood that produces a crisp yet balanced sound with enhanced clarity and definition. Its acoustic properties emphasize the midrange, resulting in articulate lows, rich mids and ringing highs. The set neck maximizes sustain and resonance for a full, dynamic tone.

Custombucker Pickups Provide Versatile Voice

The Custombucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions produce a blend of warmth and articulation that captures the nuances of your playing. The neck pickup delivers a smooth, rounded tone that is ideal for solos and chords. The bridge pickup produces a bite and presence suited for articulate lead lines and heavy rhythms. Together, they provide a versatile voice that works for any musical style.

ABR-1 Bridge Enhances Sustain

An ABR-1 bridge with brass saddles maximizes sustain, allowing each note to sing with harmonic richness and depth. The ABR-1 bridge was used on vintage Gibson guitars from the 1950s and provides a solid, resonant base for the strings. When combined with the set neck construction, the ABR-1 bridge enables this Explorer to produce notes that bloom and decay naturally.

Vintage-Inspired Aesthetics

Gold hardware and a 4-ply black pickguard provide vintage-inspired aesthetics. The gold tuners, bridge and pickup covers recall the stylings of original 1950s Gibsons. The black pickguard protects the guitar's finish while complementing the korina body. Together these appointments give this Explorer a retro vibe that matches its classic tone and design.

Features

Korina body
Korina neck with 1958 Explorer profile
Rosewood fingerboard
Dual Custombucker humbucking pickups

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Specs

1958 Korina Explorer Black Pickguard Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body Type: Solidbody
Body wood: Korina

Neck

Neck shape: 1958 Explorer
Neck wood: Korina
Joint: Set-in
Scale length: 24.75"
Truss rod: Standard

Fingerboard

Material: Rosewood
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Nut width/material: 1.687"/Nylon

Electronics

Configuration: HH
Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Master tone

Hardware

Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuning machines: Kluson
Color: Gold

Other

Number of strings: 6 String
Case: Hardshell Case
Orientation: Right-Handed
Country of Origin: United States

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