Born from Gibson's bold vision in 1958, the Explorer� was so revolutionary that only 19 guitars shipped in its debut year�yet this radical design would go on to define rock music for generations. The Gibson Custom Shop has meticulously recreated this legendary instrument as a Historic Reissue model, celebrating the brand's heritage through uncompromising accuracy and authentic craftsmanship that represents the pinnacle of guitar manufacturing excellence.
This vintage-inspired Explorer showcases classic features that made the original so distinctive, including a korina body paired with a matching korina neck and Indian rosewood fretboard. The guitar comes equipped with Custombucker pickups for that unmistakable Gibson tone, while the ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece provide the solid foundation these instruments are renowned for.
Premium appointments include two volume controls and one tone control featuring CTS� pots with a phone book capacitor, all complemented by gleaming gold hardware and reliable Kluson� tuners. The 4-ply black pickguard maintains the authentic vintage aesthetic, and each instrument arrives in a historically accurate case with classic brown exterior and luxurious pink interior lining.
- Korina body w/ Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS) finish & Aged Gold Hardware
- Korina neck w/ 1958 Explorer profile, 24.75" / 628.65mm scale
- 1 Piece Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit fretboard w/ 12" radius & Pearloid Dot inlays
- ABR-1 bridge w/ Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece
- 22 Reissue frets
- 1.69" / 42.86mm Nylon nut
- Kluson with Celluloid Tip tuning machines
- Custombucker neck and bridge pickups
- 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor & 3-Way Switchcraft pickup selector
- Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case



