Gibson Custom Shop – 1958 Korina Explorer – White Guard

Lightning Strikes Again

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.

 

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.

 

Specs

 

Serial Number	81661
Weight	3.702 kg
Type	Solid Body
Colour	Natural Korina
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Shape	Explorer/Designer
Body Material	Korina; No weight relief
Body Finish	Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS)
Neck Material	Korina
Fretboard Material	1 Piece Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Number of Frets	22
Fretboard Inlays	Pearloid Dot
Fret Size	Reissue
Fretboard Radius	12 (304mm)
Nut Material	Nylon
Nut Width	1.69 / 42.86mm
Neck Pickups	Custombucker
Bridge Pickups	Custombucker
Controls	2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers; Phone Book Capacitor; 3-Way Switchcraft toggle
Bridge	ABR-1
Tuners	Kluson with Celluloid Tips
Strings	.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case	Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case