Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.



General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Gold
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Pelham Blue
Serial Number: CS403079
Series: Gibson Custom Shop Modern
Weight: 8lbs 7oz

Body:
Body Binding: Multi-Ply
Body Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Explorer
Top Material: Mahogany

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Blocks
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Neck Binding: .062 White
Neck Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Joint: Long Tenon
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Medium C
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Corian
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Black Dots
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft, 2 Volume, 1 Tone
Electronics Notes: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 1 500K CTS Tone Pot, Hand-Wired Harness
Neck Pickup: Custom "S" Bucker

Hardware:
Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
Fret Wire: Medium-Jumbo
Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Saddle Material: Metal
Switch Cap: Black
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White
Tuning Machines: Gold Mini Grovers

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Special Order Explorer
Finish
  • Antique Pelham Blue
Categories
Made In
  • United States
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Model Family
Body Shape
  • X-Style
Number of Frets
  • 22

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