Gibson / Designer / 1958 Mahogany Explorer
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1958 Mahogany Explorer Walnut

Finish: Walnut
1958 Mahogany Explorer, Walnut
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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.

Body Style

Explorer

Body Shape

Explorer

Body Material

Solid Mahogany

Binding

None

Body Finish

Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Weight Relief

None

Profile

C-profile

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.85 mm / 1.687 in

End Of Board Width

56.89 mm / 2.239 in

Inlays

Pearloid Dot

Joint

Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Finish

Gold

Bridge

ABR-1

Saddle Material

Gold-plated Brass

Tailpiece

Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Control Knobs

Amber Butyrate Top Hats

Switch Tip

Amber Catalin

Jack Plate Cover

Black Multi-Ply

Strap Buttons

Brass

Mounting Rings

Black M69

Pickup Covers

Authentic Profile Gold-plated

Neck Pickup

Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup

Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Controls

2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

Switchcraft

Strings Gauge

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case

Custom Shop Hardshell

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity