Gibson Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Explorer Custom Aged

Collector's Edition 1958 Korina Explorer Custom Aged 

Explore the Magic of Korina and Brazilian Rosewood

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.

This is it - one of the rarest and most desirable guitars ever made, brought back through the magic and artistry of the Gibson Custom Shop. 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. All of the classic vintage Explorer features have been 100% accurately recreated in this Collector's Edition model, right down to the cases, which are just as historically accurate as the guitars themselves. Featuring an ABR-1 bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a korina body, Custombucker pickups, korina neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, two volume and one tone control with CTS® pots and a phone book capacitor, gold hardware, Kluson® tuners, and a 4-ply off-white pickguard. It also features Custom Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Custom Aged finish treatment, paired with Custom Aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era. This limited run of 19 guitars is only available in the USA.

Detailed Specifications

Serial Number: 81090
Weight: 8.6 lbs

Body

Body Shape: Explorer

Body Material: Korina

Weight Relief: None

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Custom Aged
Neck

Material: Korina

Profile: 1958 Explorer

Scale Length: 24.75"

Fingerboard Material: Solid Brazilian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Number Of Frets: 22

Frets: Reissue

Nut Material: Nylon

Nut Width: 1.687"

Inlays: Pearloid Dots

Joint: Hide Glue Fit
Hardware

Finish: Gold; Murphy Lab Custom Aged

Tuner Plating: Aged Gold

Bridge: ABR-1

Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar

Tuning Machines: Kluson with Celluloid Tips

Pickguard: '58 Explorer Off-White 4-ply

TrussRod: 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 Off-White 4-ply; extra 4-ply Black included in the Case

Control Covers: Brown Explorer

Strap Buttons: 2 - Brass

Mounting Rings: True Historic Black

Pickup Covers: True Historic Aged Gold
Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker

Bridge Pickup: Custombucker

Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 500K CTS Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Phone Book Capacitor

Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case: Historic Explorer Brown/Pink Hardshell Case, plus Case Cover